Japan unveil Goromaru statue
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Japan is looking to cash in on the rugby fever that swept the nation in recent weeks by unveiling a life-size bronze statue of World Cup star Ayumu Goromaru.
Scrums of rugby fans visit Buddhist statue resembling Japan star
1 decade ago by The GuardianJapanese player Ayumu Goromaru has said Jonny Wilkinson inspired him – but fans are pointing to a 500-year-old statue insteadAyumu Goromaru credits Jonny Wilkinson with inspiring his trademark kicking...
Rugby fans flock to Buddha statue
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFans think the statue resembles Japan rugby star Ayumu Goromaru.
Reds sign Japan star Goromaru for Super Rugby
1 decade ago by Super RugbyQueensland based Super Rugby franchise the Reds have signed Japan Rugby World Cup star Ayumu Goromaru for the 2016 Super Rugby season.
Goromaru snubs Sunwolves to sign for Reds
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru, a standout performers at the World Cup, has snubbed his country's new Super Rugby team, the Sunwolves, and joined the Reds next season.
Reds sign Japanese World Cup hero for 2016 season
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Queensland Reds have unveiled Japanese fullback Ayumu Goromaru as the latest addition to their 2016 squad. Goromaru was one of the starring members of Japan’s team at the recent Rugby World Cup,...
5 great moments of the World Cup
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby1.Japan defeat the SpringboksMost people will agree that this famous victory takes the top spot as the highlight of the tournament. Japan delivered a courageous and poetic performance that shook the rugby...
IRPA Try of the Year 2015 Shortlist
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldNew Zealand winger Julian Savea leads the way with two tries on the shortlist with Justin Tipuric, Vincent Debaty and Ayumu Goromaru also nominatedNew Zealand winger Julian Savea leads the way with two...
Top 5 tier 2 players
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World cup 2015 has been a huge success in many ways, most noticeably in the competitiveness of the tier two nations against their tier one counter parts. Japans historic victory over South Africa...
Eddie Jones pays tribute to Japanese RWC Squad
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan coach Eddie Jones has paid tribute to his squad after landing back home from the Rugby World Cup.The Brave Blossoms surpassed all expectations by winning three games out of four, and were unlucky...
