Brave Blossoms, Goromaru honored as All Blacks dominate awards

File photo shows Karne Hesketh (R) scoring a last-gasp try in Japan's 34-32 win over South Africa in their Pool B match of the Rugby World Cup in Brighton, England, on Sept. 19, 2015. What has been described as one of the biggest sporting upsets of all time was named "Best Match Moment" at the World Rugby awards ceremony in London on Nov. 1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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