Michael Le Bourgeois

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Michael Le Bourgeois
Personal information
Full name Michael Le Bourgeois
Date of birth (1990-07-29) 29 July 1990 (age 33)
Place of birth Jersey
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 87kg
Club information
Position Fullback, Fly-Half
Current club Bedford Blues
Senior clubs*
Years Club Apps (points)
2008–2013
2013-		 Jersey
Bedford Blues		 116 (891)
48 (73)
* Professional club appearances and points
counted for domestic first grade only.
** Representative team caps and points correct
as of 25 April 2015.

Michael Le Bourgeois (born 29 July 1990)[1] is a Jerseyman professional rugby union player who plays for RFU Championship side, Bedford Blues[2] as a fullback[3] and can also play as a centre[4] or as a fly-half.[5][6]

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.[7][8] In June 2011, Le Bourgeois became the first Jersey academy graduade and the first Jersey born player to sign a professional contract with Jersey.[7] He was the top point scorer for Jersey in National League 1 for the 2011-2012 season as Jersey were promoted to the Championship.[9] 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.[10] Later in 2012, he scored Jersey's first Championship try at Headingley Stadium against Leeds Carnegie.[11] In April 2013, he left Jersey to move to Bedford Blues.[2] 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]

Outside rugby

On 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

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  21. ↑ BBC Sport – Rugby Union – Jersey win National Three Cup Final. BBC News (8 May 2010).
  22. ↑ MatchByDivision. Clubs.rfu.com.
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