This despite being so surprised at being asked to train with the first team at the start of the season that he made an offensive remark over the phone to coach Shaun Wane, believing it to be a prank.

Then in the Grand Final on 11 October 2014 against archrivals St Helens he scored a try just before half time to edge Wigan 6-2 in front despite the Warriors being down to 12 men just two minutes in, but Saints would ultimately win the contest 14-6 at Old Trafford.

[10] Before the 2015 season began, Burgess confirmed he would be heading to Australia in 2016 to play in the National Rugby League with the Sydney Roosters on a three-year contract.

[13] Burgess scored a try on his second début for Wigan on 11 February against Salford Red Devils as the Warriors opened their defence of their Super League title with a 26-16 win.

He made his return for the club at Salford Red Devils in Round 1 of Super League where he scored a try thanks to a George Williams grubber kick.

At the Magic Weekend in Newcastle he collected a high bomb from captain O'Loughlin to gain a draw in a dramatic match but Williams could not convert to win the game.

His last try of the season came in the Challenge Cup final against Hull FC, his try coming as late consolation after a Liam Farrell cut out pass found him on the wing at Wembley Stadium.

[18] In round 21 of the 2022 Betfred Super League season, Burgess scored two tries for Salford in a 44-12 upset victory over St Helens RFC.

[19] In the 2023 Super League season, Burgess played 23 matches for Salford as the club finished 7th on the table and missed the playoffs.

[22] After the 2014 Super League season, Burgess was selected in the England team for the 2014 Four Nations held in Australia and New Zealand however he did not play a match.