Michael Le Bourgeois

Michael Le Bourgeois
Personal information
Full name Michael Le Bourgeois
Date of birth (1990-07-29) 29 July 1990
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*
YearsClubApps (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

  1. ↑ "Player profiles". Jersey RFC. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  2. 1 2 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/22342855
  3. ↑ "Jersey may send best young players to England". BBC Sport. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  4. ↑ "Mike Le Bourgeois". Now Rugby. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  5. ↑ "Evans hat-trick secures cross channel victory for Cornish Pirates". Falmouth Packet. 3 September 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  6. ↑ Pryor, Tim (23 April 2012). "Jersey promoted: The rise and rise of an island side". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  7. 1 2 "Landmark signing for Rugby Club". This is Jersey. 17 June 2011. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  8. ↑ "Jersey rugby club gain promotion". BBC Sport. 27 April 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  9. ↑ "Fylde squad for big finale v Jersey". Fylde Rugby. 1 June 2009. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  10. ↑ "Week 28 results roundup with week 29, 21st April match". Rugby Network. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  11. ↑ Pryor, Tim (8 September 2012). "Leeds beat Jersey to clinch first win". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  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". RFU. 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.
  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. Clubs.rfu.com.
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