OPINION: This is the flattest Rugby World Cup ever. AP The Rugby World Cup coverage in New Zealand has been about as flat as the performance of Ireland against Japan. READ MORE:* Rugby World Cup 2019: Spark offering refund to Kiwis frustrated with choppy RWC coverage* Spark Sport happy with Rugby World Cup live-stream debut* Spark Sport hails live stream 'success' as thousands watch All Blacks squad naming* Rugby World Cup 2019: Customers complain, Spark says coverage a success* Rugby World Cup: Spark takes a heavy blow as All Blacks stream struggles* 'Things will go wrong for Rugby World Cup coverage'* Spark Sport hails live stream 'success' as thousands watch All Blacks squad namingIt looks a tremendous tournament in Japan, full houses with energetic crowds. GETTY IMAGES The lack of inactivity by the All Blacks over the opening stanza of the Rugby World Cup hasn't helped the tournament from Kiwi fans. It's no good talking up a World Cup if far too many of the public simply can't see it.

Source: Stuff September 29, 2019 18:22 UTC