(BBC) – Munster and Ireland rugby legend Anthony Foley died after a heart condition caused fluid to build up in his lungs, a French coroner has said.
The condition, known as acute pulmonary edema, was caused by “a heart rhythm disorder”, an autopsy has revealed.
Foley, 42, died on Saturday night at the hotel in Paris where Munster were staying prior to Sunday’s scheduled game against Racing 92.
His funeral will be held in Killaloe, County Clare, on Friday at 12:00 BST.
Foley’s body will be flown to Shannon Airport on Wednesday before being taken to the family home.
Funeral mass will take place at St Flannan’s Church, with burial afterwards at Relig Nua Cemetery.
The death of the Munster head coach could “be linked to a cardiac problem”, a spokeswoman for the Nanterre public prosecutor said on Tuesday, without giving any further details.
Other toxicological analysis is under way, with results due in the coming weeks.