Michael Le Bourgeois

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Michael Le Bourgeois
Birth nameMichael Le Bourgeois
Date of birth (1990-07-29) 29 July 1990 (age 33)
Place of birth Jersey
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight87 kg (192 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre/Fullback/Fly-half
Current team Bedford Blues
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2008–2013
2013–2018
2018–2022
2022-		 Jersey
Bedford Blues
Wasps
Bedford Blues 		116
48
42
99		 (891)
(73)
(0)
(100)
Correct as of 3 Jul 2024

Michael Le Bourgeois (born 29 July 1990) [1] is a Jerseyman professional rugby union player who plays for Championship side, Bedford Blues as a centre [2] and can also play as a fullback [3] or as a fly-half. [4] [5]

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Career

Le Bourgeois broke into rugby through Jersey's academy, making his debut in 2008 when Jersey were promoted to London 1 from London 2 South. [6] [7] In June 2011, Le Bourgeois became the first Jersey academy graduate and the first Jersey born player to sign a professional contract with Jersey. [6] He was the top point scorer for Jersey in National League 1 for the 2011-2012 season as Jersey were promoted to the Championship. [8] In addition, Le Bourgeois was also listed as one of the top ten kickers in National League 1 along with fellow Jersey player, Ross Broadfoot. [9] Later in 2012, he scored Jersey's first Championship try at Headingley Stadium against Leeds Carnegie. [10]

In April 2013, Le Bourgeois left Jersey to move to Bedford Blues. [11] His time at Jersey was the most successful period in the club's history, scoring 891 points in league and British & Irish Cup matches and seeing the club rise from tier 5 all the way to the second division. [12]

Le Bourgeois has also previously been selected to represent the Hampshire Rugby Football Union in the County Championship. [13] When Jersey were promoted from level five of the English rugby union system, Le Bourgeois became ineligible to represent Hampshire. [14]

In 2018, Le Bourgeois signed for Premiership club Wasps, and in December 2019 it was announced he had re-signed on a new contract following good performances in the number 12 shirt for Wasps since signing.

Personal life

In Jersey, Le Bourgeois is viewed as a role model. [15] In August 2011, Le Bourgeois was arrested for drink-driving, theft of a vehicle, driving without insurance and driving without a valid driving licence. [16] He was banned from driving for 23 months and fined £1,600. [16] He was also banned by Jersey for one match which meant he did not play for Jersey against Birmingham & Solihull R.F.C. [15] Afterwards, he apologised for his actions. [17]

Honours

Jersey

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  2. ↑ "Jersey may send best young players to England". BBC Sport. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
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  4. ↑ "Evans hat-trick secures cross channel victory for Cornish Pirates". Falmouth Packet. 3 September 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
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  8. ↑ "Fylde squad for big finale v Jersey". Fylde Rugby. 1 June 2009. Archived from the original on 28 April 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  9. ↑ "Week 28 results roundup with week 29, 21 April match". Rugby Network. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  10. ↑ Pryor, Tim (8 September 2012). "Leeds beat Jersey to clinch first win". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  11. ↑ "Jersey's le Bourgeois joins Bedford". BBC Sport.
  12. ↑ "Michael Le Bourgeois Record by competition". Rugby Statbunker. 20 April 2013.
  13. ↑ "Club Hampshire 12 Somerset 34 – report". Hampshire RFU. 26 May 2010. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  14. ↑ "County Championships". Rugby Football Union. Archived from the original on 28 September 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  15. 1 2 "Rugby player Michael le Bourgeois banned from driving". BBC News. 9 September 2011. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  16. 1 2 "Jersey rugby star banned from driving". Channel TV. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
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