France vs South Africa - FA

France vs South Africa - FA

French Fullback Thomas Ramos looks on during a rugby match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris on November 8, 2025. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Top 14 - Union Bordeaux-Begles v Aviron Bayonnais

Top 14 - Union Bordeaux-Begles v Aviron Bayonnais

Xan MOUSQUES, fullback for UBB, scores a try against Aviron Bayonnais at the Stade Atlantique in Bordeaux Métropoles, Bordeaux, France, on 25 October 2025. Photo by Stéphane Duprat /ABACAPRESS.COM

Guiness Men's Six Nations - France v Scotland

Guiness Men's Six Nations - France v Scotland

France's fullback Thomas Ramos during the Six Nations international rugby union match between France and Scotland at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris' suburb, on March 15, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Guiness Men's Six Nations - France v Scotland

Guiness Men's Six Nations - France v Scotland

France's fullback Thomas Ramos during the Six Nations international rugby union match between France and Scotland at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris' suburb, on March 15, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Guiness Men's Six Nations - France v Scotland

Guiness Men's Six Nations - France v Scotland

France's fullback Thomas Ramos during the Six Nations international rugby union match between France and Scotland at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris' suburb, on March 15, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Guiness Men's Six Nations - France v Scotland

Guiness Men's Six Nations - France v Scotland

France's fullback Thomas Ramos during the Six Nations international rugby union match between France and Scotland at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris' suburb, on March 15, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Guiness Men's Six Nations - France v Scotland

Guiness Men's Six Nations - France v Scotland

France's fullback Thomas Ramos during the Six Nations international rugby union match between France and Scotland at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris' suburb, on March 15, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Guiness Men's Six Nations - France v Scotland

Guiness Men's Six Nations - France v Scotland

France's fullback Thomas Ramos during the Six Nations international rugby union match between France and Scotland at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris' suburb, on March 15, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Guiness Men's Six Nations - France v Scotland

Guiness Men's Six Nations - France v Scotland

France's fullback Thomas Ramos during the Six Nations international rugby union match between France and Scotland at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris' suburb, on March 15, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Guiness Men's Six Nations - France v Scotland

Guiness Men's Six Nations - France v Scotland

France's fullback Thomas Ramos during the Six Nations international rugby union match between France and Scotland at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris' suburb, on March 15, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Six Nations - France vs Wales - FA

Six Nations - France vs Wales - FA

French Fullback Emilien Gailleton scores a try during the Six Nations rugby match between France and Wales at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris on January 31, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Six Nations - France vs Wales - FA

Six Nations - France vs Wales - FA

French Fullback Emilien Gailleton scores a try during the Six Nations rugby match between France and Wales at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris on January 31, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Six Nations - France vs Wales - FA

Six Nations - France vs Wales - FA

French Fullback Emilien Gailleton scores a try during the Six Nations rugby match between France and Wales at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris on January 31, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Six Nations - France vs Wales - FA

Six Nations - France vs Wales - FA

French Fullback Thomas Ramos runs with the ball during the Six Nations rugby match between France and Wales at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris on January 31, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Six Nations - France vs Wales - FA

Six Nations - France vs Wales - FA

French Fullback Thomas Ramos runs with the ball during the Six Nations rugby match between France and Wales at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris on January 31, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Six Nations - France vs Wales - FA

Six Nations - France vs Wales - FA

French Fullback Emilien Gailleton scores a try during the Six Nations rugby match between France and Wales at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris on January 31, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

RWC - Legends Match At Rugby Village - Paris

RWC - Legends Match At Rugby Village - Paris

Stade Francais' fullback Arthur Gomes catches the ball during the legend rugby match between Stade Francais Paris and Racing 92 at the Concorde Rugby Village in Paris on September 10, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

RWC - Legends Match At Rugby Village - Paris

RWC - Legends Match At Rugby Village - Paris

Stade Francais' fullback Arthur Gomes (R) runs with the ball during the legend rugby match between Stade Francais Paris and Racing 92 at the Concorde Rugby Village in Paris on September 10, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

RWC - Legends Match At Rugby Village - Paris

RWC - Legends Match At Rugby Village - Paris

Stade Francais' fullback Arthur Gomes (R) runs with the ball during the legend rugby match between Stade Francais Paris and Racing 92 at the Concorde Rugby Village in Paris on September 10, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

RWC - Legends Match At Rugby Village - Paris

RWC - Legends Match At Rugby Village - Paris

Racing's fullback Sylvain Bouthier (C) passes the ball during the legend rugby match between Stade Francais Paris and Racing 92 at the Concorde Rugby Village in Paris on September 10, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stuttgart player Sakai in action against Bayern Munich

Stuttgart player Sakai in action against Bayern Munich

STUTTGART, Germany - Japanese fullback Gotoku Sakai (front) of German Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart competes for the ball in a game against Bayern Munich in Stuttgart, Germany, on Jan. 30, 2014. Bayern beat Stuttgart 2-1.

C. Osaka's Kakitani, Forlan shake hands with Pohang players

C. Osaka's Kakitani, Forlan shake hands with Pohang players

POHANG, South Korea - Strikers Yoichiro Kakitani (far R) and Diego Forlan (2nd from R) of Japan's J-League professional soccer Division 1 club Cerezo Osaka shake hands with forward Go Moo Yul (far L) and fullback Kim Dae Ho of South Korea's K-League side Pohang Steelers after a 1-1 draw in a Group E match of the Asian Champions League in Pohang, South Korea, on Feb. 25, 2014.

Japan falls to Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup

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.

Rugby: Japan's new League One

Rugby: Japan's new League One

NTT Communications Shining Arcs Tokyo-Bay Urayasu fullback Israel Folau (top C in blue) catches the ball during the second half of Japan Rugby League One's season-opening match against Kobelco Kobe Steelers on Jan. 8, 2022, at Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

FATHER WAS A FULLBACK

FATHER WAS A FULLBACK

FATHER WAS A FULLBACK FRED MacMURRAY Date: 1949

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

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

Goromaru's old side Yamaha to play Toulon in July

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

Goromaru's old side Yamaha to play Toulon in July

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

Goromaru suffers season-ending shoulder injury

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

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

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

Rugby: Goromaru kicks 2 penalty goals in Reds' defeat

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

Rugby: Goromaru kicks 2 penalty goals in Reds' defeat

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

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

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

Rugby: Goromaru has yet to accept Toulon offer

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

Rugby: Goromaru sharp in preseason debut with the Reds

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

Goromaru on bench for Reds preseason game

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

Goromaru on bench for Reds preseason game

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

Super Rugby's Reds introduce Goromaru

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

Super Rugby's Reds introduce Goromaru

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

Goromaru arrives in Brisbane

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

Goromaru arrives in Brisbane

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

Goromaru arrives in Brisbane

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

Japan fullback Goromaru leaves for Australia

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

Japan fullback Goromaru leaves for Australia

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

Japan fullback Goromaru leaves for Australia

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

Goromaru top points scorer for 3rd time

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

Goromaru awarded as "Master of Ninja"

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

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

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

Goromaru's statue installed in Tokyo's business district

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

Rugby star Goromaru attends press conference

Rugby star Goromaru attends press conference

Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru attends a press conference in the central Japan city of Hamamatsu on Nov. 5, 2015. On his enrollment with the Queensland Reds for the 2016 Super Rugby season on a one-year deal, Goromaru said he hopes to show people in Japan how he can play on the world stage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo