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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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Steelers thrash Jubilo to move 4th in standings

KOBE, Japan - Rakuhei Yamashita of Kobe Kobelco Steelers scores a try during the first half of a rugby match against Yamaha Jubilo in Japan's Top League at Noevir Stadium in Kobe on Dec. 21, 2014. Kobe hammered Yamaha 40-10.

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Steelers thrash Jubilo to move 4th in standings

KOBE, Japan - Daisuke Yamamoto of Kobe Kobelco Steelers scores from a penalty kick during the first half of a rugby match against Yamaha Jubilo in Japan's Top League at Noevir Stadium in Kobe on Dec. 21, 2014. Kobe hammered Yamaha 40-10.

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Iwata new manager Nanami meets press

NAGOYA, Japan - Hiroshi Nanami meets the press as the new manager of J-League second-division side Jubilo Iwata at Yamaha Stadium in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 26, 2014.

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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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J-League football

Kawasaki Frontale's Yu Kobayashi (L) and Jubilo Iwata's Yasuhito Endo vie for the ball during the first half of a J-League football match on April 6, 2022, at Yamaha Stadium in the Shizuoka Prefecture city of Iwata, central Japan.

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J-League football

Yoshiaki Komai (2nd from L) reacts after scoring the winner during the second half of a J-League football match against Jubilo Iwata on May 22, 2022, at Yamaha Stadium in the Shizuoka Prefecture city of Iwata, central Japan.

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

Yamaha Jubilo hooker Takeshi Hino scores a try 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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Rugby: Yamaha Jubilo beat Coca-Cola Red Sparks 38-28

Yamaha Jubilo players celebrate after beating Coca-Cola Red Sparks 38-28 in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2015. (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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Goromaru leads undefeated Yamaha past NEC

Ayumu Goromaru carries out his pre-kick routine in the second half of Yamaha Jubilo's 39-19 win over NEC Green Rockets at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Japanese rugby's Top League on Nov. 28, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru passes milestone

Brave Blossoms' Ayumu Goromaru attends a press conference in Nagoya on Nov. 14, 2015, after his Yamaha Jubilo beat Toyota Verblitz 18-11 in a Top League game. Goromaru scored his 1,000th Top League point during the first half of the game. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru passes milestone

Brave Blossoms' Ayumu Goromaru sharpens concentration before a goal-kicking during the first half of a Japan Top League game between his Yamaha Jubilo and Toyota Verblitz in Nagoya on Nov. 14, 2015. In the game, Goromaru passed 1,000 Top League points. Yamaha Jubilo beat Toyota Verblitz 18-11. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru passes milestone

Brave Blossoms' Ayumu Goromaru sharpens concentration before a goal-kicking during the first half of a Japan Top League game between his Yamaha Jubilo and Toyota Verblitz in Nagoya on Nov. 14, 2015. In the game, Goromaru passed 1,000 Top League points. Yamaha Jubilo beat Toyota Verblitz 18-11. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru passes milestone

Brave Blossoms' Ayumu Goromaru scores his 1,000th Top League point during the first half of a game between his Yamaha Jubilo and Toyota Verblitz in Nagoya on Nov. 14, 2015. Yamaha Jubilo beat Toyota Verblitz 18-11. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Rugby World Cup heroes hailed by local governor

Ayumu Goromaru (C) and Male Sau (R), who helped Japan achieve their best-ever Rugby World Cup run, pose for a photo with Shizuoka Gov. Heita Kawakatsu at the Shizuoka prefectural building on Nov. 9, 2015, the day after they received the special citizen award in the city of Iwata. Goromaru and Male Sau play club rugby at Iwata-based Yamaha Jubilo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru joins Super Rugby's Reds on 1-year contract

Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru speaks to reporters at the training site of his Yamaha Jubilo club in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 4, 2015. Goromaru will join Australia's Queensland Reds for the 2016 Super Rugby season on a one-year deal, the Reds said on their official website the same day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru's club Yamaha admits offer from Reds

Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru speaks to reporters in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 26, 2015. His club Yamaha Jubilo said the same day that Goromaru has an offer from Australian Super Rugby side Reds. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Britain's Prince William meets Japanese rugby representatives

Britain's Prince William (2nd from L) shares a laugh with former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (3rd from L) and representatives from Japan's Rugby Top League -- (from R) Suntory Sungoliath's captain Shinya Makabe and head coach Naoya Okubo, and Yamaha Jubilo's head coach Katsuyuki Kiyomiya -- during a reception at the British ambassador's official residence in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2015. The Duke of Cambridge was in Japan for a four-day visit through March 1. (Pool photo) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Panasonic battle through pain barrier to claim Top League crown

Berrick Barnes of Panasonic Wild Knights scores a try during the second half of a final match against Yamaha Jubilo at Japan's Top League at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on Feb. 1, 2015. Panasonic won 30-12 to become Top League champions for the second straight time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Panasonic Wild Knights' Dylan Riley (R) scores a try during the second half of a Top League match against Yamaha Jubilo on April 10, 2021, at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan.

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Rugby: Japan's Top League

Yamaha Jubilo's Atomu Shirai (front) is stopped by Panasonic Wild Knights' Ben Gunter during the first half of a Top League match on April 10, 2021, at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan.

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Rugby: Goromaru returning to Yamaha

Photo taken in March 2017 shows Japan's 2015 World Cup hero Ayumu Goromaru. The 31-year-old fullback revealed on his website on June 5 that he is rejoining his old side Yamaha Jubilo after a year-and-a-half playing for Australia's Queensland Reds and France's Toulon. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru passes milestone

Brave Blossoms' Ayumu Goromaru scores his 1,000th Top League point during the first half of a game between his Yamaha Jubilo and Toyota Verblitz in Nagoya on Nov. 14, 2015. Yamaha Jubilo beat Toyota Verblitz 18-11. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Retired ex-Japan star Goromaru

Former Japan rugby player Ayumu Goromaru (R) receives flowers from a Yamaha Jubilo teammate during a press conference in Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on June 14, 2021, following his retirement at the end of the season.

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Steelers thrash Jubilo to move 4th in standings

KOBE, Japan - Daisuke Yamamoto of Kobe Kobelco Steelers scores from a penalty kick during the first half of a rugby match against Yamaha Jubilo in Japan's Top League at Noevir Stadium in Kobe on Dec. 21, 2014. Kobe hammered Yamaha 40-10. (Kyodo)

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Iwata new manager Nanami meets press

NAGOYA, Japan - Hiroshi Nanami meets the press as the new manager of J-League second-division side Jubilo Iwata at Yamaha Stadium in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 26, 2014. (Kyodo)

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Japanese rugby player Goromaru

Japanese rugby player Ayumu Goromaru, who plays for Yamaha Jubilo, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 15, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Yamaha Jubilo defeat Kobe Kobelco Steelers

Chikara Ito of Yamaha Jubilo scores a try in the first half of a Japan Rugby Top League match against Kobe Kobelco Steelers in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2016. Yamaha won 33-15. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Yamaha Jubilo defeat Kobe Kobelco Steelers

Chikara Ito of Yamaha Jubilo scores a try in the first half of a Japan Rugby Top League match against Kobe Kobelco Steelers in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2016. Yamaha won 33-15. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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