Michael Le Bourgeois
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| birth_place = Jersey
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| weight = 87 kg
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| ru_currentteam = Bedford Blues
| ru_position = Centre/Fullback/Fly-half
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Michael Le Bourgeois (born 29 July 1990){{cite web |url=http://www.jrfc.je/1st-team/player-profiles.aspx |title=Player profiles |publisher=Jersey RFC |accessdate=26 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115034313/http://www.jrfc.je/1st-team/player-profiles.aspx |archive-date=15 January 2013 |url-status=dead }} is a Jerseyman professional rugby union player who plays for Championship side, Bedford Blues as a centre{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18082800 |title=Jersey may send best young players to England |work=BBC Sport|date=16 May 2012 |accessdate=26 September 2012}} and can also play as a fullback{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrugby.com/tag/mike-le-bourgeois# |title=Mike Le Bourgeois |publisher=Now Rugby |date=14 September 2012 |accessdate=26 September 2012}} or as a fly-half.{{cite web|url=http://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/sport/9907672.print/ |title=Evans hat-trick secures cross channel victory for Cornish Pirates |publisher=Falmouth Packet |date=3 September 2012 |accessdate=26 September 2012}}{{cite web|last=Pryor |first=Tim |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17678699 |title=Jersey promoted: The rise and rise of an island side |work=BBC Sport|date=23 April 2012 |accessdate=26 September 2012}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisjersey.com/latest/2011/06/17/landmark-signing-for-rugby-club/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130204133008/http://www.thisisjersey.com/latest/2011/06/17/landmark-signing-for-rugby-club/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=4 February 2013 |title=Landmark signing for Rugby Club |publisher=This is Jersey |date=17 June 2011 |accessdate=26 September 2012}}{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/7369372.stm |title=Jersey rugby club gain promotion |work=BBC Sport|date=27 April 2008 |accessdate=26 September 2012}} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.fylderugby.co.uk/201204235382/Latest-News/fylde-travel-to-jersey-in-season-finale.html |title=Fylde squad for big finale v Jersey |publisher=Fylde Rugby |date=1 June 2009 |accessdate=26 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120428012705/http://www.fylderugby.co.uk/201204235382/Latest-News/fylde-travel-to-jersey-in-season-finale.html |archivedate=28 April 2012}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbynetwork.net/main/s425/st177209.htm |title=Week 28 results roundup with week 29, 21 April match |publisher=Rugby Network |accessdate=26 September 2012}} Later in 2012, he scored Jersey's first Championship try at Headingley Stadium against Leeds Carnegie.{{cite web|last=Pryor |first=Tim |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/19476055 |title=Leeds beat Jersey to clinch first win |work=BBC Sport|date=8 September 2012 |accessdate=26 September 2012}}
In April 2013, Le Bourgeois left Jersey to move to Bedford Blues.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/22342855|title = Jersey's le Bourgeois joins Bedford|work = BBC Sport}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://rugby.statbunker.com/players/GetHistoryStats?player_id=25108&comps_type=-1&dates=-1 |title=Michael Le Bourgeois Record by competition |publisher=Rugby Statbunker |date=20 April 2013 }}
Le Bourgeois has also previously been selected to represent the Hampshire Rugby Football Union in the County Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.hampshirerugby.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1079&Itemid=2 |title=Club Hampshire 12 Somerset 34 – report |publisher=Hampshire RFU |date=26 May 2010 |accessdate=26 September 2012}} When Jersey were promoted from level five of the English rugby union system, Le Bourgeois became ineligible to represent Hampshire.{{cite web |url=http://www.rfu.com/ManagingRugby/CompetitionsAndTournaments/CountyChampionships.aspx |title=County Championships |publisher=Rugby Football Union|accessdate=26 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928212442/http://www.rfu.com/ManagingRugby/CompetitionsAndTournaments/CountyChampionships.aspx |archivedate=28 September 2012}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/displayarticle.asp?id=496015 |title=Jersey rugby star banned from driving |publisher=Channel TV |accessdate=26 September 2012}} He was also banned by Jersey for one match which meant he did not play for Jersey against Birmingham & Solihull R.F.C.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-14860210 |title=Rugby player Michael le Bourgeois banned from driving |publisher=BBC News |date=9 September 2011 |accessdate=26 September 2012}} Afterwards, he apologised for his actions.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-14862475 |title=Drink driving apology from player Michael le Bourgeois |publisher=BBC News |date=9 September 2011 |accessdate=26 September 2012}}
Honours
Jersey
- Siam Cup winners (3 times): 2009, 2011, 2013{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/8031131.stm |title=Jersey reclaim Siam from Guernsey |publisher=BBC News |date=2 May 2009 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/13401949 |title=Jersey thrash Guernsey 73-5 to win the Siam Cup |publisher=BBC News |date=14 May 2011 }}{{cite web|url=http://jerseyeveningpost.com/sport/2013/05/04/siam-rugby/ |title=Jersey win Siam but Guernsey fight bravely |work=Jersey Evening Post|date=13 May 2013 }}
- National 3 Champions Cup winners: 2009-10[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/8668899.stm BBC Sport – Rugby Union – Jersey win National Three Cup Final]. BBC News (8 May 2010).
- National League 3 London & SE champions: 2009-10[http://clubs.rfu.com/Fixtures/MatchByDivision.aspx?DivID=17113500 MatchByDivision] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521221503/http://clubs.rfu.com/Fixtures/MatchByDivision.aspx?DivID=17113500 |date=21 May 2014 }}. Clubs.rfu.com.
- National League 2 (north v south) promotion playoff winners: 2010–11
- National League 1 champions: 2011–12
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