Michael Le Bourgeois

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]

Michael Le Bourgeois
Birth nameMichael Le Bourgeois
Date of birth (1990-07-29) 29 July 1990
Place of birthJersey
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight87 kg (192 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre/Fullback/Fly-half
Current team Wasps
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–2013
2013–2018
2018–		 Jersey
Bedford Blues
Wasps		 116
48
42		 (891)
(73)
(0)
Correct as of 2 Dec 2020

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

References
  1. "Player profiles". Jersey RFC. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  2. "Jersey may send best young players to England". BBC Sport. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  3. "Mike Le Bourgeois". Now Rugby. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  4. "Evans hat-trick secures cross channel victory for Cornish Pirates". Falmouth Packet. 3 September 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  5. Pryor, Tim (23 April 2012). "Jersey promoted: The rise and rise of an island side". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  6. "Landmark signing for Rugby Club". This is Jersey. 17 June 2011. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  7. "Jersey rugby club gain promotion". BBC Sport. 27 April 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  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. "Rugby player Michael le Bourgeois banned from driving". BBC News. 9 September 2011. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  16. "Jersey rugby star banned from driving". Channel TV. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  17. "Drink driving apology from player Michael le Bourgeois". BBC News. 9 September 2011. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  18. "Jersey reclaim Siam from Guernsey". BBC News. 2 May 2009.
  19. "Jersey thrash Guernsey 73-5 to win the Siam Cup". BBC News. 14 May 2011.
  20. "Jersey win Siam but Guernsey fight bravely". Jersey Evening Post. 13 May 2013.
  21. BBC Sport – Rugby Union – Jersey win National Three Cup Final. BBC News (8 May 2010).
  22. MatchByDivision Archived 21 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Clubs.rfu.com.
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