Michael Le Bourgeois Explained

Michael Le Bourgeois
Birth Name:Michael Le Bourgeois
Birth Date:1990 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Jersey
Weight:87 kg
Ru Currentteam:Bedford Blues
Ru Position:Centre/Fullback/Fly-half
Youthyears1: 
Ru Clubyears:2008–2013
2013–2018
2018–2022
2022-
Ru Proclubs:Jersey
Bedford Blues
Wasps
Bedford Blues
Ru Clubcaps:116
48
42
99
Ru Clubpoints:(891)
(73)
(0)
(100)
Ru Clubupdate:3 Jul 2024
Super14years: 
Ru Nationalyears: 
Repsevensyears1: 

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]

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

Honours

Jersey

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Player profiles . Jersey RFC . 26 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130115034313/http://www.jrfc.je/1st-team/player-profiles.aspx . 15 January 2013 . dead .
  2. Web site: Jersey may send best young players to England . BBC Sport. 16 May 2012 . 26 September 2012.
  3. Web site: Mike Le Bourgeois . Now Rugby . 14 September 2012 . 26 September 2012.
  4. Web site: Evans hat-trick secures cross channel victory for Cornish Pirates . Falmouth Packet . 3 September 2012 . 26 September 2012.
  5. Web site: Pryor . Tim . Jersey promoted: The rise and rise of an island side . BBC Sport. 23 April 2012 . 26 September 2012.
  6. Web site: Landmark signing for Rugby Club . https://archive.today/20130204133008/http://www.thisisjersey.com/latest/2011/06/17/landmark-signing-for-rugby-club/ . usurped . 4 February 2013 . This is Jersey . 17 June 2011 . 26 September 2012.
  7. Web site: Jersey rugby club gain promotion . BBC Sport. 27 April 2008 . 26 September 2012.
  8. Web site: Fylde squad for big finale v Jersey . Fylde Rugby . 1 June 2009 . 26 September 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120428012705/http://www.fylderugby.co.uk/201204235382/Latest-News/fylde-travel-to-jersey-in-season-finale.html . 28 April 2012.
  9. Web site: Week 28 results roundup with week 29, 21 April match . Rugby Network . 26 September 2012.
  10. Web site: Pryor . Tim . Leeds beat Jersey to clinch first win . BBC Sport. 8 September 2012 . 26 September 2012.
  11. News: Jersey's le Bourgeois joins Bedford. BBC Sport.
  12. Web site: Michael Le Bourgeois Record by competition . Rugby Statbunker . 20 April 2013 .
  13. Web site: Club Hampshire 12 Somerset 34 – report . Hampshire RFU . 26 May 2010 . 26 September 2012.
  14. Web site: County Championships . Rugby Football Union. 26 September 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120928212442/http://www.rfu.com/ManagingRugby/CompetitionsAndTournaments/CountyChampionships.aspx . 28 September 2012.
  15. Web site: Jersey rugby star banned from driving . Channel TV . 26 September 2012.
  16. Web site: Rugby player Michael le Bourgeois banned from driving . BBC News . 9 September 2011 . 26 September 2012.
  17. Web site: Drink driving apology from player Michael le Bourgeois . BBC News . 9 September 2011 . 26 September 2012.
  18. Web site: Jersey reclaim Siam from Guernsey . BBC News . 2 May 2009 .
  19. Web site: Jersey thrash Guernsey 73-5 to win the Siam Cup . BBC News . 14 May 2011 .
  20. Web site: Jersey win Siam but Guernsey fight bravely . Jersey Evening Post. 13 May 2013 .
  21. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/8668899.stm BBC Sport – Rugby Union – Jersey win National Three Cup Final
  22. http://clubs.rfu.com/Fixtures/MatchByDivision.aspx?DivID=17113500 MatchByDivision

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