Pictures: Irish legends turn out for Anthony Foley memorial game

This is the eighth edition of the charity game ahead of the Six Nations clash between the countries.

AN IRELAND LEGENDS XV, hosted England this evening in a memorial game at the RDS for the late Anthony Foley, in the annual curtain-raiser to the Six Nations clash between the sides.

In the eighth edition of the charity event, rugby stars including Shane Byrne and Isaac Boss lined out for Ireland, while Paul O’Connell and Gordon D’Arcy were also in attendance.

Everyone playing with 8 on their backs. Absolutely fantastic. #PlayingforAxel #Rugby #Ireland #England #legends #March2017 #RDS pic.twitter.com/FzhM2EAMbw
— Aisling O'Connor (@aisling7) March 17, 2017

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World Cup winner Mike Tindall was among those representing England for the fixture ahead of tomorrow’s Six Nations finale, where England go in search of back-to-back Grand Slam titles.

Here’s some of the best images from the evening, where Ireland emerged victorious on a scoreline of 34-24.

Paul O'Connell poses with a fan Colm O'Neill / INPHO Colm O'Neill / INPHO / INPHO

Simon Best poses with his sons Jack and Sam Simon Best alongside his sons Jack and Sam. Colm O'Neill / INPHO Colm O'Neill / INPHO / INPHO

Ireland’s Shane Byrne with the Stuart Mangan Cup and Olive Foley ,Siofra Foley (daughter of Rosie Foley) and Tony Foley at the end of the match Ireland’s Shane Byrne Olive Foley ,Siofra Foley (daughter of Rosie Foley) and Tony Foley at the end of the match: Inpho / Billy Stickland Inpho / Billy Stickland / Billy Stickland

Shane Byrne poses with the Stuart Mangan Memorial Cup Shane Byrne poses with the Memorial Cup. Colm O'Neill / INPHO Colm O'Neill / INPHO / INPHO

Shane Byrne holds the Stuart Mangan Memorial Cup Players from the Ireland and England legends teams. Colm O'Neill / INPHO Colm O'Neill / INPHO / INPHO

Former Irish players Gordon D'Arcy and Marcus Horan. Colm O'Neill / INPHO Colm O'Neill / INPHO / INPHO

Both teams at the end of the match Both sets of players at the end of the game. Inpho / Billy Stickland Inpho / Billy Stickland / Billy Stickland

Ireland’s Paul O'Connell at the end of the match Paul O'Connell with a fist pump at the end of the game. Inpho / Billy Stickland Inpho / Billy Stickland / Billy Stickland