Thirty players will be employed by New Zealand Rugby on a Black Ferns contract.

The Black Ferns' World Cup triumph captured the public imagination last year.

COMMENT: No one should label this anything other than a tentative first step.

Sosoli Talawadua returns to Whanganui with Black Fern teammate for charity event

Humbled but not bowed, Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Goss says her side will be back.

After winning five World Cups, the Black Ferns' place in history is assured.

On the field the Black Ferns were magic.

Black Ferns want more chances to show their skills on the back of successful 2017 season.

NZ Rugby is preparing to take the plunge into fully professionalising the women's game

Rugby women inspired all as they dominated in the 2017 World Rugby Awards in Monaco.

Exciting times are ahead for women's rugby as they seek better remuneration.

The Black Ferns should be paid more, says the new Minister of Finance.

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Southby is sick of see-sawing results and may be looking to introduce changes.

The Women's Rugby World Cup is coming to Wellington on Wednesday.

"We are absolutely committed to growing the women's game," say New Zealand Rugby.

The Black Ferns unrivalled success has been celebrated in Auckland.

Wellington still waiting for parade date, but celebration planned in Auckland.

They won the Rugby World Cup: Why has there not been a parade?

Black Ferns and ABs both go to their tournaments with the same goal. Why not the same pay?

OPINION: Let's lavish our world champions with competition, attention and sponsorship.

Olympic sevens medalist Ruby Tui on how the public can help women's rugby.

New Zealand Rugby still considering options as only some Black Ferns have arrived home.

Pocket rocket Selica Winiata joined the Manawatu men's side to prepare for the World Cup.

The Black Ferns were given a rapturous welcome as they touched down in Auckland yesterday.

The champion Black Ferns are unlikely to become the "All Blacks Ferns" any time soon.

The Black Ferns' World Cup final triumph proved a massive hit on England TV.

EDITORIAL: It's in rugby's own interests to advance the women's game.

Mum of Black Ferns captain cried happily as her daughter walk off the field victorious.

Farah Palmer says the Black Ferns should be considered for professional playing contracts.