Bosses urged to turn on TVs for Ireland-Russia match

Whether it’s uncontested scrums in front of workplace televisions from 11am, or video referees catching out employees taking a quick glance at the score online, tomorrow morning’s match won’t be far from the minds of many employees.

The scheduling of Ireland’s suddenly vital Rugby World Cup match with Russia at 7.15pm local time, means many fans will be in work as the team lines out in the Kobe Misaki Stadium.