Jimmy Gopperth
Born: June 2, 1983 (age 41)
Weight: 13st 12lb (88kg)
Hometown: New Plymouth
Position: First five-eighth
Team: Wasps
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Sports Mole has 37 articles about Jimmy Gopperth. Articles 1 to 37:
Jimmy Gopperth backs Jack Willis for Premiership player of the year
Jimmy Gopperth said of his Wasps team-mate: "If he is not Premiership player of the year, something has gone wrong."
Oct 11, 22:06
Wasps ease past Bristol to secure spot in first Premiership final for three years
It was Wasps' 12th victory in their last 13 Premiership games under head coach Lee Blackett.
Oct 10, 16:09
Wasps run in nine tries during high-scoring Bristol thrashing
The hosts scored nine tries at the Ricoh Arena.
Sep 13, 15:53
Jimmy Gopperth urges people to pick up the phone and have a virtual Easter
The Wasps player and his colleagues have been ringing supporters to cheer them up.
Apr 9, 12:51
Wasps climb to fifth with pulsating Gloucester victory
They beat Gloucester in a pulsating game.
Mar 7, 16:52
Wasps stage second-half fightback to sink London Irish
Wasps ran in four tries after the break to claim a bonus point win.
Mar 1, 17:22
Exeter Chiefs edge thrilling Aviva Premiership final
Exeter Chief defeat Wasps courtesy of an extra-time penalty in the Aviva Premiership final.
May 27, 17:03
Wasps trio up for RPA Players' Player of the Year award
Elliot Daly, Jimmy Gopperth, Christian Wade, Owen Farrell and Louis Picamoles are in the running to be crowned the Rugby Players' Association Players' Player of the Year.
May 3, 13:49
Exeter Chiefs through to first Premiership final after overcoming Wasps
Exeter Chiefs will face Saracens in the Aviva Premiership final after beating Saracens 34-23 at Sandy Park on Saturday afternoon.
May 21, 17:08
Bath steal last-minute victory over Wasps
Anthony Watson is the hero for Bath as he scores in dead time to earn a 25-23 victory over Wasps in the European Rugby Champions Cup.
Dec 13, 19:19
Exeter Chiefs record bonus-point away victory over Wasps
Exeter Chiefs score six tries to secure a bonus-point victory over Wasps at the Ricoh Arena, with Thomas Waldrom crossing the line three times for Rob Baxter's side.
Dec 5, 19:21
Leicester Tigers cruise to victory against Wasps
Leicester Tigers secure a convincing 24-16 win over Wasps in Sunday's Aviva Premiership clash at Welford Road.
Nov 1, 17:14
Wasps penalty try, Jimmy Gopperth's 11 points help down Bath
Wasps dent Bath's title hopes after defeating them 16-9 at the Ricoh Arena.
Oct 24, 16:03
James Johnston joins Wasps
Saracens prop James Johnston agrees a switch to Aviva Premiership rivals Wasps ahead of the 2015-16 campaign.
Jun 15, 14:47
Barbarians scrape past Ireland by one point
Cardiff Blues winger Alex Cuthbert scores two tries as the Barbarians beat Ireland 22-21 - a narrow one-point victory for the Baa-Baas for the third time in recent years.
May 28, 22:17
Toulon secure place in European Champions Cup final with win over Leinster
Toulon reach the final of the European Champions Cup courtesy of a 25-20 victory over Leinster in their semi-final clash in Marseille.
Apr 19, 17:50
Wasps fight back against Leinster to keep European Champions Cup hopes alive
Wasps rescue a 20-20 draw against Leinster to keep their hopes of progressing into the last eight of the European Rugby Champions Cup alive and well.
Jan 24, 14:58
Wasps bring in fly-half Jimmy Gopperth from Leinster
Wasps complete the signing of New Zealand fly-half Jimmy Gopperth from Leinster ahead of the 2015-16 season.
Jan 7, 15:05
Toulon into Heineken Cup semi-finals
Toulon defeat Leinster 29-14 at Stade Mayol to book their place in the Heineken Cup semi-finals.
Apr 6, 18:20
Second-half comeback gives Leinster win
Leinster complete an impressive second-half comeback to beat Castres 29-22 in this afternoon's Heineken Cup clash.
Jan 12, 14:52
Newcastle Falcons promoted to the Aviva Premiership
Newcastle Falcons are promoted to the Aviva Premiership after beating Bedford Blues 31-24 in Wednesday's RFU Championship final.
May 29, 23:19
London Wasps 10-14 Newcastle Falcons
London Wasps beat Newcastle Falcons 10-14 at Adams Park.
May 5, 16:04
Gloucester 20-29 Newcastle Falcons
Newcastle Falcons beat Gloucester 29-20 on the road.
Apr 14, 17:06
Newcastle Falcons 9-9 Harlequins
A last-gasp Nick Evans penalty earns Aviva Premiership leaders Harlequins a 9-9 draw at bottom-placed Newcastle Falcons.
Mar 2, 21:48
Leicester Tigers 42-15 Newcastle Falcons
Leicester Tigers defeat Newcastle Falcons with a score of 42-15.
Feb 25, 16:44
Newcastle Falcons 19-10 London Irish
Newcastle Falcons beat London Irish to pick up their first win in five games.
Feb 18, 16:50
Leicester Tigers 24-13 Newcastle Falcons
Leicester Tigers beat Newcastle Falcons at Welford Road in the LV Cup.
Feb 4, 16:46
Newcastle Falcons 10-16 Exeter Chiefs
Exeter beat Newcastle Falcons by six points at Kingston Park.
Jan 7, 17:02
Sale Sharks 27-19 Newcastle Falcons
Sale Sharks hang on to beat Newcastle Falcons in Stockport.
Dec 26, 16:24
Result: Newcastle Falcons 6-3 Toulon
Newcastle record a narrow 6-3 win over Toulon in round three of the Amlin Challenge Cup at Kingston Park.
Dec 8, 21:32
Result: Harlequins 39-8 Newcastle Falcons
Harlequins run in five tries as they defeat Newcastle Falcons at the Stoop this afternoon.
Nov 27, 16:56
Result: Newcastle Falcons 16-16 Worcester Warriors
Newcastle Falcons earn a 16-16 draw with Worcester Warriors at Kingston Park.
Nov 4, 21:38
Result: Northampton Saints 44-15 Newcastle Falcons
Northampton win their second game in a row after beating Newcastle 44-15 at Franklin's Gardens.
Oct 29, 17:07
Result: Saracens 25-5 Newcastle Falcons
Saracens convincingly defeat Newcastle Falcons at Vicarage Road this afternoon.
Oct 9, 16:54
Result: Newcastle Falcons 15-10 London Wasps
Jimmy Gopperth kicks all the points as Newcastle Falcons claim maximum points against London Wasps this afternoon.
Oct 2, 17:30
Result: London Irish 46-29 Newcastle Falcons
London Irish beat winless Newcastle Falcons at the Madejski Stadium.
Sep 24, 17:17
Result: Newcastle Falcons 9-22 Bath
Bath get their Aviva Premiership campaign off to a winning start with a 22-9 win at Newcastle Falcons.
Sep 3, 21:12
