Black Ferns' new professional contracts compare well with other Kiwi sportswomenPHOTOSPORT Toka Natua will mix graphic design with her new Black Ferns pay cheque. DAVID ROGERS/GETTY IMAGES Black Ferns halfback Kendra Cocksedge will now earn money for her role with the national team. As far as other female New Zealand athletes go, Black Ferns players are among the highest paid. Black Sticks and Football Ferns players are understood to be earning considerably less than the new Black Ferns contracts. The Black Ferns contracts are also pocket change in comparison to other New Zealand Rugby contracts.

Source: Stuff March 12, 2018 05:38 UTC