Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery out of Rugby World Cup with calf injury Visit Save For Later Posted by Luke Williams 14 Sep 2011 Tweet Flannery out of the Rugby World Cup (credit: England Kath) Related Articles See all Rugby World Cup news Share it Pin It Ireland have been dealt a massive blow with the news that hooker Jerry Flannery will miss the rest of the Rugby World Cup with a calf injury.Flannery, who came on for the last 19 minutes of Ireland’s 22-10 win over USA last Sunday, tore his left calf in training on Tuesday and has been ruled out for at least six weeks.His place in the squad has now been handed to Damien Varley.Ireland team manager Paul McNaughton said: "It is very disappointing for Jerry to have suffered this injury."With the fact he is out for four to six weeks, we needed to make the decision to fly Damien Varley down as soon as possible."Sean Cronin will step into the replacements seamlessly this weekend which shows the importance of having experience and depth in the squad."Ireland, who are on offer at 50/1 with Bet365 to win the World Cup, go up against second favourites Australia (10/3) at Eden Park on Saturday. Like Like Post to wall 1 Reads All Rugby Union News Recent Rugby Union Articles Rob Andrew 4/11 to be out of RFU post on January 127 Nov 2011Rob Andrew remains RFU Elite Rugby Director but the latest odds from William Hill suggest that he i RFU Elite Director Rob Andrew 4/7 to get sacked24 Nov 2011William Hill have seen one way traffic for Rob Andrew NOT to be RFU Elite Director on January 1st. Next England Head Coach Odds - Graham Henry 5/2 favourite at Ladbrokes16 Nov 2011Former New Zealand head coach Graham Henry is the favourite to replace Martin Johnson at the head c Next England Rugby Coach Betting - Graham Henry favourite to replace Martin Johnson16 Nov 2011Martin Johnson has resigned as England head coach and the RFU may now turn to New Zealand's World C Mike Tindall axed by England after World Cup scandal11 Nov 2011Mike Tindall has been fined £25,000 and dropped from England’s elite player squad following his ant William Hill customer wins £100,000 thanks to French resistance in Rugby World Cup final24 Oct 2011Hills have paid out the biggest ever Rugby Union bet after a Scot wagered £50,000 on France to bet More Stories Recent Articles League Two Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports27 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Sunday's League Two League Two Play-off Final Cashback at Coral27 May 2012Coral bookmakers are running cashback specials on Sunday’s League Two Play-off Final between Chelte 17:30 Celebration Standard Open NH Flat Race27 May 201217:30 Celebration Standard Open NH Flat Race 17:20 Kilsaran International Maiden27 May 201217:20 Kilsaran International Maiden 17:10 Aylsham Show - 27th August Bank Holiday - Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle27 May 201217:10 Aylsham Show - 27th August Bank Holiday - Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle 17:00 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Challenge Cup (Open Hunters' Chase)27 May 201217:00 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Challenge Cup (Open Hunters' Chase) More Stories Tags
