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Michael Le Bourgeois remains for 26/27
Bedford Blues can confirm that Michael Le Bourgeois will retain his role as Player Coach into the 2026/27 campaign having re-committed his future for a fifth season back at Goldington Road.
A key component of the team, both on and off the field, Le Bourgeois brought a huge amount of value and experience back with him when re-joining from Premiership outfit, Wasps in the Summer of 2022 and will again be looking to influence proceedings next season.
The 35-year-old has had another stellar campaign at Goldington Road and will be looking to follow up back-to-back inclusions in the Rugby Paper Dream Team when results are announced in a few weeks’ time.
Speaking about remaining in Bedford, Le Bourgeois said: “There's no better team in Champ Rugby and no place better to be on a matchday than Goldington Road - and that's whether you're a spectator or player.
“I’m still enjoying it and can’t wait for another season in-front of our supporters.”
A former captain of the club, Le Bourgeois is one of the most experienced players currently on the books at Goldington Road, having contributed 230 points from 220 appearances across both spells.
He has stood up again to become one of the leaders on the pitch, in addition to honing the team’s attacking structure and solidity.
Director of Rugby, Mike Rayer added: “Much like many of our backs, Booj is seemingly getting better with age. His influence on the whole group in an attacking sense is massive.
“His contribution as a coach also keeps getting better and better, and we are delighted to see him carry on again next season.”
The continuity of such an experienced player adds to the already announced half back pairing of Alex Day and Will Maisey within the backs division, plus forwards duo Oisin Heffernan and Tui Uru.
Huge thanks to SDG for their continued generous backing of Le Bourgeois into 2026/27.
