Michael BurgessSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·5 Sep, 2026 11:06 PM5 mins to read‌Taine Tuaupiki celebrates scoring for the Warriors against the Manly Sea Eagles. Photo / PhotosportDropped on Monday. Reinstated on Thursday afternoon. Hat-trick hero on Saturday evening.As Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki reflected after the gripping 31-30 win over Manly, there was only one word to sum up his week.

“Yeah, rollercoaster – that’s probably hitting it on the head,” Tuaupiki said. “It was definitely