Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge: Our new start as professional rugby players KENDRA COCKSEDGEMONIQUE FORD/STUFFBlack 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. OPINION: Like many young girls growing up in Taranaki, I played every sport that was going. READ MORE:* Landmark deal for the Black Ferns* Netball under threat from women's rugby* Rugby almanack honour for Woodman* Equal playing field for sportswomen* Belated financial reward for Black Ferns* Black Ferns coach calls for more supportMy favourite Black Fern was Amiria Rule (nee Marsh) because of her ability to read the game, her explosiveness and phenomenal ball skills. As a young girl I aspired to become a Black Fern just like her. When I came through the ranks at Canterbury, the Black Ferns and the Black Ferns Sevens, I made sure I was in it for the right reasons, and for me that will always be the case.

Source: Stuff March 12, 2018 05:15 UTC