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

Born	Michael Le Bourgeois (1990-07-29) 29 July 1990 (age 35) Jersey
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	87 kg (192 lb)
Rugby union career
Position Centre/Fullback/Fly-half Current team Bedford Blues Senior career Years Team Apps (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

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

• Siam Cup winners (3 times): 2009, 2011, 2013^[18][19][20]
• National 3 Champions Cup winners: 2009-10^[21]
• National League 3 London & SE champions: 2009-10^[22]
• National League 2 (north v south) promotion playoff winners: 2010–11
• National League 1 champions: 2011–12