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AYUMU GOROMARU

Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 14, 2021
Rugby World Cup star Ayumu Goromaru has no regrets about retirement
Former international fullback Ayumu Goromaru, one of the stars of Japan's 2015 Rugby World Cup campaign, said Monday he had "no regrets" and "felt refreshed" following his retirement from the sport.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 25, 2021
Retiring Kenki Fukuoka given MVP sendoff at Top League awards
The former Brave Blossoms star, whose Wild Knights won the league's last championship final over Sungoliath, received one last honor at Monday's event after bringing his five-year career to a close.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 25, 2021
World Cup icon Ayumu Goromaru ends rugby career after playoff loss
Ayumu Goromaru, whose 2015 Rugby World Cup performance made him a household name in Japan, marked his final match on Saturday, when his club Yamaha Jubilo lost 46-12 in the second round of the Top League playoffs to Kubota Spears.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 16, 2020
Ayumu Goromaru says upcoming retirement part of plan that began after college
The former Japan national team star fullback said he always planned to retire the year he turned 35.
Japan Times
Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
Aug 9, 2019
Risk of injury real concern before final squads named
With less than three weeks to go before the 2019 Rugby World Cup coaches name their final squads, and 41 days before the tournament kicks off in Tokyo, it is a nervous time for players.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 12, 2019
Final countdown begins for 2019 Rugby World Cup
Japan on Wednesday marked 100 days to go until the start of this year's Rugby World Cup, with World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper saying, "The waiting is almost over."
Japan Times
Rugby / RWC Countdown
Sep 19, 2018
Brave Blossoms icon Goromaru calls for better promotion of Japanese rugby
Rugby icon Ayumu Goromaru is deeply concerned with the status quo surrounding his sport since the Japan's national team's sensational World Cup campaign in 2015.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 1, 2018
Christian Lealiifano's late drop goal lifts Shuttles; Ayumu Goromaru becomes top scorer in Top League history
For the second night running at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground, a late drop goal proved decisive as the Toyota Industries Shuttles opened their Top League campaign Saturday with a 9-8 win over the NEC Green Rockets.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Mar 29, 2018
With new name and mission, Japan Sport Association seeks greater public participation in sports
The Japan Sports Association is modifying its organizational name beginning with the start of the new fiscal year on Sunday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 28, 2017
World XV too strong for Brave Blossoms in exhibition
Japan coach Jamie Joseph was left with plenty to think about Saturday as the Brave Blossoms fell 47-27 to Robbie Deans' World XV at Level 5 Stadium.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 26, 2017
Experimental Japan squad to take on Ellis-led World XV
Jamie Joseph's Japan side faces its first test of the autumn Saturday when it takes on Robbie Deans' World XV in an uncapped game at Fukuoka's Level 5 Stadium.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 2, 2017
Sungoliath rally past Jubilo
Defending Top League champion Suntory Sungoliath showed they are not giving their title up without a fight Saturday, rallying to beat Yamaha Jubilo 27-24 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jul 3, 2017
Goromaru ready to 'start all over' with Yamaha
Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru said Monday he knew Yamaha would be his home if and when he decided to shift his playing base back to Japan, and he has made that a reality.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 5, 2017
Rugby hero Goromaru returning to Yamaha
Japan's 2015 Rugby World Cup hero Ayumu Goromaru is rejoining his old side Yamaha Jubilo after a year-and-a-half playing in Australia and France, the fullback revealed Monday on his website.
Rugby
Apr 11, 2017
Goromaru expected to leave Toulon: source
Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru looks set to leave French first-division club Toulon, a source close to the matter said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 8, 2016
Rugby star Goromaru immortalized in ceramic figurine by Welsh family
A family ceramic business has ensured Japanese rugby player Ayumu Goromaru is counted among the stars of the game by modeling a 9-inch caricature figure after him — considered an accolade in the rugby world.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 14, 2016
Goromaru makes first Toulon start
Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru started his first game for Toulon on Sunday as he played the full 80 minutes in his side's 31-12 win over Stade Francais in the French Top 14.
Rugby
Nov 7, 2016
Goromaru makes Toulon debut
Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru made his debut for Toulon in the French Top 14 on Sunday, coming off the bench in the 56th minute of his team's 27-13 defeat away to Lyon.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 3, 2016
Big names missing as Joseph names first Japan squad
The Jamie Joseph era started with a bang Monday as he named his first squad ahead of the November test series that sees Japan play Argentina, Georgia, Wales and Fiji.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jul 15, 2016
Goromaru embraces challenge with French club Toulon
Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru is eager to be a Japanese pioneer in French rugby as his move to Toulon draws near.
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Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
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Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
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'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
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Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
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Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
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U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
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