The 42-year-old was found dead in his hotel room in Paris over the weekend after he failed to attend a team meeting that morning.

The Munster rugby team were due to go head-to-head against Parisian team Racing 92 in the French capital.

Tributes have been paid over the last few days for Anthony Foley, who was considered to be one of the pillars of Munster and Irish rugby.

Acute pulmonary oedema is when excess fluid collects around the lungs. According to Independent.ie, reports suggest the rugby legend’s death could have related to a “cardiac problem”.

Anthony’s remains returned to his family home in Killaloe, Co. Clare yesterday. His funeral is set to take place this Friday at St Flannan’s Church.