Michael Burgess
NZ Herald
New Zealand
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Past articles by Michael:
Rugby league: Indigenous All Stars edge Māori in rollicking cultural celebration
Against most expectations, the game in Rotorua was a beauty, tight and well contested. → Read More
Football: All Whites returning home in March to face old foe
NZ Football has agreed terms for two matches in March in Auckland and Wellington. → Read More
Aucklander Cameron Norrie progresses in ASB Classic with victory over Jiri Lehecka
Cameron Norrie battled the rain and a classy opponent before winning a marathon contest. → Read More
Tennis: Kiwi world No 575 Kiranpal Pannu ready for anything in ASB Classic against Richard Gasquet
Only two Kiwi males in the last decade have won a first-round ASB Classic singles match. → Read More
Tennis: Weather woes put roof back on the agenda for ASB Classic
Terrible weather has accelerated discussions - but a roof will come at a steep cost. → Read More
Tennis: ASB Classic tournament director Nicolas Lamperin responds to criticism from Emma Raducanu
Raducanu implied that the condition of the indoor courts had been a factor in her injury. → Read More
Football: Five future New Zealand stars to watch
Here are five under-20 players to keep an eye on in the future. → Read More
Tennis: Emma Raducanu blasts ASB Classic court as injury sparks Australian Open fears
The British star says she isn't surprised someone was injured on the slick courts. → Read More
Tennis: American teenager Coco Gauff shrugs off talk about Serena Williams
American teenager Coco Gauff understands the constant comparisons with Serena Williams but is determined to carve her own niche in the sport, rather than strive to be the “next anyone”. → Read More
Fifa Women’s World Cup: Team base camps revealed for next year’s tournament in New Zealand
Fifa confirmed base camp sites for next year's World Cup spread across seven NZ cities. → Read More
Women’s Rugby League World Cup: Kiwi Ferns beat England to reach final against Australia
NZ are through to another World Cup final after an efficient — if unspectacular — victory. → Read More
Rugby League World Cup: Heartbreak for Kiwis as Australia win thrilling semifinal
NZ produced a superb performance against the world champions but are out of the World Cup. → Read More
Women’s Rugby League World Cup: Kiwi Ferns fall agonisingly short of upset result against Australia
A missed conversion proved to be the difference against the defending champions. → Read More
Rugby League World Cup: Kiwis name strongest team for opening fixture with Lebanon
Coach Michael Maguire has shown his hand early. → Read More
Michael Burgess: New Zealand Football have just made a terrible mistake with Danny Hay's exit
OPINION: Another day, another bewildering decision by New Zealand Football. → Read More
Rugby league: 'Never had a bad game' - Kiwi great Thomas Leuluai bows out after almost 500 matches
Thomas Leuluai has been a one-of-a-kind player, the like of which we may never see again. → Read More
Exclusive: Frustrated Chris Wood reveals why he nearly quit All Whites
Chris Wood has considered ending his international career due to his concerns. → Read More
Football: All Whites captain Winston Reid set for final farewell
When Winston Reid lines up for the national anthem today, you can expect a few tears. → Read More
Michael Burgess: Strange decision shows why Warriors are getting left behind in the NRL
OPINION: The Warriors need to show more patience with their local products. → Read More
NRL: New Zealand Warriors dispatch Canterbury Bulldogs in biggest win of 2022
Despite all their issues, the Warriors can still put on a hell of a show. → Read More