Articles by Michael Burgess
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Warriors' cult hero and longest-serving player tipped to depart
Saturday, 9 August 2025, 3:54pmOne of the Warriors’ most popular individuals – and a true cult hero – is likely headed for the exit door. Prop Bunty Afoa...
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'I let the boys down:' Why Warriors' fullback shoulders blame for Dolphins heartbreak
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 4:59pmWarriors’ fullback Taine Tuaupiki feels responsible for Friday’s last minute loss to the Dolphins, claiming he let the team...
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On the Up: How Paralympics star Anna Grimaldi inspired a nation
Monday, 4 August 2025, 11:23amJust under a year ago Anna Grimaldi completed one of the most remarkable turnarounds in New Zealand Paralympics history....
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ASB Classic: Tennis arena upgrade under way as council injects $1.5m
Friday, 1 August 2025, 7:15amThe ambitious project to put a roof over the centre court at Auckland’s tennis arena on Stanley St has taken a considerable...
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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Warriors seek answers after flat Titans performance
Tuesday, 29 July 2025, 12:01pmRoger Tuivasa-Sheck doesn’t have any immediate answers as to how the Warriors can reset – but agrees it needs to happen quickly. The...
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'My dream': Warriors boss deflects talk of NZ Rugby role
Friday, 18 July 2025, 3:08pmWarriors boss Cameron George has ruled out any interest in taking on the top job at New Zealand Rugby (NZR). Over the past...
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'It was different': Dame Lisa Carrington on end of remarkable 16-year streak
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 3:44pmYou could forgive Dame Lisa Carrington for feeling a bit nostalgic in recent weeks. It must have been a strange feeling for...
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Fine margins: The most remarkable aspect of the Warriors golden start to NRL campaign
Monday, 2 June 2025, 4:09pmIf you are a fan of the Warriors, you must be rubbing your eyes in disbelief. They have been a hard club to follow over the...
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'The ball's in play' Auckland FC coach blasts call to rule out Auckland goal
Sunday, 25 May 2025, 9:19amAuckland FC coach Steve Corica believes the match officials got a crucial second half call wrong in Saturday’s shock 2-0...
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'Be aggressive' – Auckland FC seek right recipe for A-League semifinal first leg
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 3:15pmAsk Auckland FC about their approach to the first leg of their A-League semifinal against Melbourne Victory and the answer...
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'Real tough': Watene-Zelezniak on intense NRL comeback game
Monday, 12 May 2025, 2:11pmDallin Watene-Zelezniak had to make an NRL return the hard way – but is confident he will be better for the experience. The...
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Why Eden Park remains unlikely venue should Auckland FC host A-League grand final
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 3:58pmIt looks increasingly unlikely that Eden Park would be used for a potential A-League grand final in Auckland later this year. While...
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‘Stick to our guns’: Why Auckland FC remain on course
Monday, 14 April 2025, 10:14amAuckland FC remain on track for A-League glory, even if the last six weeks have been a challenging period. That’s the view...
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Warriors remain hopeful of retaining star fullback
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 3:38pmThe Warriors are still hopeful of retaining Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad but will take a wait-and-see approach, in a scenario...
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Why Auckland FC need to find new peak, after recent A-League stumbles
Sunday, 6 April 2025, 2:28pmOn the path to greatness, there are always going to be a few stumbles. That’s got to be the current theory for Auckland FC,...
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‘A good place’: How Auckland FC secured key players for next season
Sunday, 30 March 2025, 9:06amAuckland FC have locked in almost all of their squad for next season. As this campaign reaches a climax, with six matches...
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World Cup payday: The ‘life-changing’ money All Whites receive for qualification
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 1:06pmNew Zealand Football are on the road to El Dorado. They are in line for the biggest windfall in their history, off the back...
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New Caledonia's plan to stop Chris Wood with World Cup spot on the line
Monday, 24 March 2025, 2:08pmOf all the challenges that New Caledonia face on Monday night in the Oceania qualifying final against New Zealand, the biggest...
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‘Best time of my life’: Chris Wood on EPL success, family and World Cup hopes
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 3:30pmChris Wood is used to great days. He has had plenty across his career, with success for club and country and scoring feats...
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Auckland FC let points slip late against struggling Mariners
Monday, 17 March 2025, 2:29pmNot many people saw this coming. Auckland FC were stunned by the Central Coast Mariners on Sunday, held 2-2 by the struggling...
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‘Always pressure’: How Auckland FC adjusted to being A-League's pacesetters
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 8:36amAuckland FC is enjoying the view from the top – and wants to make sure it stays that way. As the A-League men’s competition...
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'We got beaten to everything': Warriors suffer brutal reality check
Monday, 3 March 2025, 9:53amBy Michael Burgess in Las Vegas This wasn’t how Las Vegas was meant to unfold, not from a Warriors perspective. Around an...
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Why the Warriors' Las Vegas clash is their biggest opening match since 1995
Saturday, 1 March 2025, 8:40amBy Michael Burgess in Las Vegas It’s feels appropriate – in a city where everything is larger and louder, brighter and bolder...
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The planning behind Warriors’ flight that sold out in 17 mins
Tuesday, 25 February 2025, 1:24pmTonight, just after 8pm, a special flight will take to the skies. An Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300 — laden with 300 Warriors...
