30 Black Ferns set for professional contracts as New Zealand Rugby agrees landmark dealMONIQUE FORD/STUFF Black Ferns star Selica Winiata discusses the new women's pay deal with NZ Rugby, which provides inspiration for young players from national school champions St Mary's College. A very good start, admittedly, but still just the beginning for professional women's rugby in New Zealand. BRADLEY KANARIS/ GETTY IMAGES Black Ferns star Portia Woodman has been a vocal advocate for fair pay in NZ rugby. GETTY IMAGES The Black Ferns beat England to win the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup. "The biggest thing for New Zealand Rugby is we're offering these contracts.

Source: Stuff March 11, 2018 23:37 UTC