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Rugby: Ex-Japan star Ayumu Goromaru to retire

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 9 Kyodo - File photo taken in September 2015 shows Ayumu Goromaru preparing to kick a penalty in Japan's 34-32 victory over South Africa in a Rugby World Cup pool match in Brighton, England. Goromaru has decided to retire after the Japan Rugby Top League season beginning in January 2021, according to his club Yamaha Jubilo.

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Pacific Nations Cup rugby

NAGOYA, Japan - Japan's Ayumu Goromaru scores on a try during the second half of an IRB Pacific Nations Cup rugby match against Canada at Mizuho Stadium in Aichi Prefecture on June 19, 2013. Japan beat Canada 16-13.

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Japan falls to Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Yamaha Motor Jubilo fullback Ayumu Goromaru of Japan (back R) smiles after scoring a game-tying try two minutes into the second half of a rugby match against Tonga in the Pacific Nations Cup at Prince Chichibu Memorial Ground in Tokyo on June 10, 2012. Japan lost 24-20.

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Rugby: Goromaru hopes to meet Toulon's expectations with his boot

Japanese fullback Ayumu Goromaru (L) shakes hands with Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal as he is introduced by the French rugby club at a press conference in Toulon on June 21, 2016. Goromaru said his goal will be putting points on the board with his boot. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru's old side Yamaha to play Toulon in July

Yamaha Jublio manager Katsuyuki Kiyomiya attends a press conference in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on June 15, 2016. Yamaha, Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru's old side, will play his new team Toulon in a friendly on July 30 at Shizuoka Stadium, the Top League club manager said. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru's old side Yamaha to play Toulon in July

Yamaha Jublio manager Katsuyuki Kiyomiya (L) and Shizuoka Gov. Heita Kawakatsu pose for a photo at a press conference in the Shizuoka prefectural government office in central Japan on June 15, 2016, with the governor imitating Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru's signature pose before kicking the ball. Yamaha, Goromaru's old side, will play his new team Toulon in a friendly on July 30 at Shizuoka Stadium, the Top League club said. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru suffers season-ending shoulder injury

Queensland Reds' fullback Ayumu Goromaru of Japan tackles a Sunwolves player during the round 13 Super Rugby match at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, on May 21, 2016. Goromaru will undergo season-ending surgery next week after suffering a right shoulder injury during the match. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sunwolves fall to Reds

The Reds' Ayumu Goromaru prepares to attempt a goal kick during the first half of a game against the Sunwolves in Brisbane, Australia, on May 21, 2016. The Reds defeated the Sunwolves 35-25. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sunwolves fall to Reds

The Reds' Ayumu Goromaru scores by kicking a goal during the first half of a game against the Sunwolves in Brisbane, Australia, on May 21, 2016. The Reds defeated the Sunwolves 35-25. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sunwolves fall to Reds

The Sunwolves' Harumichi Tatekawa tackles the Reds' Ayumu Goromaru during the first half of a game in Brisbane, Australia, on May 21, 2016. The Reds defeated the Sunwolves 35-25. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Goromaru still employed by Yamaha, Toulon move not definite

Reds fullback Ayumu Goromaru takes part in a practice session in Brisbane, Australia on May 19, 2016 for a Super Rugby match at home to the Sunwolves two days later. The mystery over where Goromaru will play next season has intensified with a source within Japanese side Yamaha Jubilo saying they were still waiting to hear from him. Recent reports said he had decided to join Toulon of France from the Reds after the current Super Rugby season, meaning his time with Jubilo had come to an end. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Goromaru kicks 2 penalty goals in Reds' defeat

Fullback Ayumu Goromaru of the Reds gives autographs to fans after his side's 22-6 defeat to the Western Force in Brisbane, Australia on March 5, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Goromaru kicks 2 penalty goals in Reds' defeat

Fullback Ayumu Goromaru of the Reds scores a penalty goal in the first half of a Super Rugby game against the Western Force in Brisbane, Australia on March 5, 2016. Goromaru scored all the Reds' points with two penalty goals in his side's 22-6 defeat. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru set to make 1st Super Rugby start for Reds

Ayumu Goromaru of the Reds goes through his pre-kick routine during a training session in Brisbane, Australia, on March 3, 2016, two days before a game against Western Force. The Japanese star was set to make his first Super Rugby start as he was named in the starting 15 by head coach Richard Graham the same day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru debuts in Super Rugby regular season game

Ayumu Goromaru (C) of the Reds prepares for a penalty goal during a Super Rugby game against the Waratahs in Sydney on Feb. 27, 2016, his debut in a regular season game. He kicked first goal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru debuts in Super Rugby regular season game

Ayumu Goromaru of the Reds gets ready before converting a try against the Waratahs during a Super Rugby game in Sydney on Feb. 27, 2016, his debut in a regular season game. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru debuts in Super Rugby regular season game

Ayumu Goromaru (C) of the Reds scores by penalty goal during a Super Rugby game against the Waratahs in Sydney on Feb. 27, 2016, his debut in a regular season game. It was his first goal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru debuts in Super Rugby regular season game

Ayumu Goromaru of the Reds (C) tackles during a Super Rugby game against the Waratahs in Sydney on Feb. 27, 2016, making his debut in a regular season game. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru on bench, Tui at flanker in Reds' Super Rugby opener

Hendrik Tui (L) of the Reds runs with the ball during practice in Brisbane, Australia, on Feb. 25, 2016. Tui has been handed a start as a flanker for the Reds' Super Rugby opener on Feb. 27 against the Waratahs, while Japan teammate Ayumu Goromaru was named on the bench. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru on bench, Tui at flanker in Reds' Super Rugby opener

Reds fullback Ayumu Goromaru holds the ball during practice in Brisbane, Australia, on Feb. 25, 2016. Goromaru was named on the bench for the Reds' Super Rugby opener on Feb. 27 against the Waratahs, while Japan teammate Hendrik Tui has been handed a start as a flanker. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru joins training session before Super Rugby debut

Japan rugby star Ayumu Goromaru (R) joins a Queensland Reds training session in Brisbane, Australia, on Feb. 23, 2016, before his expected Super Rugby debut on Feb. 27. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru joins training session before Super Rugby debut

Japan rugby star Ayumu Goromaru (R) joins a Queensland Reds training session in Brisbane, Australia, on Feb. 23, 2016, before his expected Super Rugby debut on Feb. 27. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Goromaru has yet to accept Toulon offer

Undated photo shows Japan and Queensland Reds fullback Ayumu Goromaru, who has received an offer from French club Toulon for the season beginning in the summer of 2016. Sources close to Goromaru said on Feb. 15, 2016, that the two parties have yet to reach an agreement. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Goromaru sharp in preseason debut with the Reds

Ayumu Goromaru of the Reds converts a try against the Brumbies at the end of the Super Rugby side's final preseason match in Brisbane, Australia, on Feb. 12, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Goromaru sharp in preseason debut with the Reds

Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru (C) is surrounded by fans after making his brief debut for the Reds in the Super Rugby side's final preseason match against the Brumbies in Brisbane, Australia, on Feb. 12, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Goromaru sharp in preseason debut with the Reds

Ayumu Goromaru of the Reds gets ready before converting a try against the Brumbies at the end of the Super Rugby side's final preseason match in Brisbane, Australia, on Feb. 12, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru on bench for Reds preseason game

Japanese fullback Ayumu Goromaru (C) attends his first training session with the Queensland Reds in Brisbane, Australia, on Feb 8, 2016. The following day, Goromaru was named to the bench for the Reds Super Rugby preseason game against the Brumbies on Feb. 12. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru on bench for Reds preseason game

Japanese fullback Ayumu Goromaru (C) attends his first training session with the Queensland Reds in Brisbane, Australia, on Feb 8, 2016. The following day, Goromaru was named to the bench for the Reds Super Rugby preseason game against the Brumbies on Feb. 12. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Super Rugby's Reds introduce Goromaru

Australian Super Rugby side the Reds introduce Japanese fullback Ayumu Goromaru at a press conference in Brisbane on Feb. 8, 2016. Goromaru has signed a one-year deal with the Reds after his strong outing at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Super Rugby's Reds introduce Goromaru

Japanese fullback Ayumu Goromaru (L) and Richard Graham, head coach of Australian Super Rugby side the Reds, pose for a photo with his new No. 15 jersey in Brisbane on Feb. 8, 2016. Goromaru has signed a one-year deal with the Reds after his strong outing at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru arrives in Brisbane

Brave Blossoms' superstar fullback Ayumu Goromaru is welcomed by fans on Feb. 6, 2016, after arriving in Brisbane, Australia, to join the Queensland Reds for the 2016 Super Rugby season. Goromaru will attend a press conference on Feb. 8 and will take part in a team training session for the first time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru arrives in Brisbane

Brave Blossoms' superstar fullback Ayumu Goromaru is welcomed by fans on Feb. 6, 2016, after arriving in Brisbane, Australia, to join the Queensland Reds for the 2016 Super Rugby season. Goromaru will attend a press conference on Feb. 8 and will take part in a team training session for the first time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru arrives in Brisbane

Brave Blossoms' superstar fullback Ayumu Goromaru is welcomed by fans on Feb. 6, 2016, after arriving in Brisbane, Australia, to join the Queensland Reds for the 2016 Super Rugby season. Goromaru will attend a press conference on Feb. 8 and will take part in a team training session for the first time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan fullback Goromaru leaves for Australia

Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru (R) receives a stuffed kangaroo during a press conference at Narita international airport, near Tokyo, on Feb. 5, 2016, before leaving for Australia to join the Queensland Reds for the 2016 Super Rugby season. Goromaru said he will do his utmost as a player. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan fullback Goromaru leaves for Australia

Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru attends a press conference at Narita international airport, near Tokyo, on Feb. 5, 2016, before leaving for Australia to join the Queensland Reds for the 2016 Super Rugby season. Goromaru said he will do his utmost as a player. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan fullback Goromaru leaves for Australia

Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru (C) heads to a boarding gate at Narita international airport, near Tokyo, on Feb. 5, 2016, as he leaves for Australia to join the Queensland Reds for the 2016 Super Rugby season. At a press conference, Goromaru said he will do his utmost as a player. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sapporo Snow Festival begins

Photo shows a snow sculpture of Ayumu Goromaru, a leading player in the 2015 Rugby World Cup, displayed at the Sapporo Snow Festival, which started on Feb. 5, 2016, in the northern Japan city of Sapporo. The seven-day event at Odori Park is expected to attract more than two million foreign and domestic tourists. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Wrestling, rugby stars for hina dolls

Photo taken Jan. 27, 2016, in Tokyo shows "hina dolls" of likeness of Japan's women's wrestling Olympic champion Saori Yoshida (R) and rugby star Ayumu Goromaru. The doll maker said it has released the dolls, traditionally displayed on the March 3 Girls' Day in Japan, prior to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Wrestling, rugby stars for hina dolls

Photo taken Jan. 27, 2016, in Tokyo shows "hina dolls" of likeness of Japan's women's wrestling Olympic champion Saori Yoshida (R) and rugby star Ayumu Goromaru. The doll maker said it has released the dolls, traditionally displayed on the March 3 Girls' Day in Japan, prior to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru top points scorer for 3rd time

Yamaha Jubilo fullback Ayumu Goromaru wins his third top points-scorer award at the Top League rugby awards ceremony in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2016. Goromaru will play for the Queensland Reds in the 2016 Super Rugby tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yamaha Jubilo finish 3rd at Japan's Top League

Yamaha Jubilo's Ayumu Goromaru prepares for a conversion kick during the first half of a third-placed match against Kobe Kobelco Steelers in the LIXIL Cup at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2016. Yamaha won 26-22 to take third place in Japan's Top League. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yamaha Jubilo beats Canon Eagles

Ayumu Goromaru of Yamaha Jubilo scores a try during the second half of a Top League game against Canon Eagles at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2015. Jubilo beat the Eagles 33-19. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yamaha Jubilo beats Canon Eagles

Ayumu Goromaru of Yamaha Jubilo kicks a field goal during the first half of a Top League game against Canon Eagles at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2015. Jubilo beat the Eagles 33-19. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yamaha Jubilo fall to 1st loss of season

Ayumu Goromaru of Yamaha Jubilo is tackled by Fraser Anderson (14) of Kobe Kobelco Steelers in a Top League game in Iwata, Japan, on Dec. 19, 2015. Kobe won 43-14, handing Yamaha their first loss of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru awarded as "Master of Ninja"

Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru (R) is awarded as "Master of Ninja" on Dec. 16, 2015, in the central Japan city of Iwata. His distinctive motion before kicking a ball is said to resemble a pose associated with ninja. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Dolls depicting 2015 newsmakers

"Hina" dolls modeled after newsmakers of the year 2015 created by doll maker Tougyoku are displayed in Saitama, north of Tokyo, on Dec. 9, 2015. The dolls at right depict rugby players Michael Leitch and Ayumu Goromaru, who became popular after Japan's strong outing in the World Cup between September and October. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Yamaha Jubilo beat Coca-Cola Red Sparks 38-28

Yamaha Jubilo fullback Ayumu Goromaru adopts his signature stance as he prepares to kick during the first half of a Top League game against Coca-Cola Red Sparks in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2015. Yamaha won 38-28. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's 2015 newsmakers featured on battledores

A model holds traditional Japanese "hagoita" battledores decorated with reliefs featuring newsmakers of the year 2015, created by Tokyo doll maker Kyugetsu Co., in the Japanese capital on Dec. 3, 2015. The left battledore features pop singer and actor Masaharu Fukuyama (top), whose marriage to actress Kazue Fukiishi (bottom) in September shocked his female fans and the stock price of his management agency plunging. The right battledore shows rugby player Ayumu Goromaru, whose pose before kicking became popular after Japan's participation in the World Cup between September and October. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's 2015 newsmakers featured on battledores

A model holds traditional Japanese "hagoita" battledores decorated with reliefs featuring newsmakers of the year 2015, created by Tokyo doll maker Kyugetsu Co., in the Japanese capital on Dec. 3, 2015. The left battledore features pop singer and actor Masaharu Fukuyama (top), whose marriage to actress Kazue Fukiishi (bottom) in September shocked his female fans and the stock price of his management agency plunging. The right battledore shows rugby player Ayumu Goromaru, whose pose before kicking became popular after Japan's participation in the World Cup between September and October. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru's statue installed in Tokyo's business district

Photo shows the Brave Blossoms' superstar fullback Ayumu Goromaru and his statue installed in Tokyo's Marunouchi business district on Nov. 30, 2015. The statue, together with another 10 statues including those of feudal warlord Tokugawa Ieyasu and novelist Soseki Natsume, will be placed around Tokyo Station through Dec. 27. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo