Black Ferns
Black Ferns in isolation after mumps diagnosis
Black Ferns star Ruby Tui has been struck down with mumps on the eve of the Commonwealth Games' opening ceremony and she and her teammates remain in isolation pending health checks. RNZ Sports Editor… Video, Audio
Despite new deal, huge gender pay gap remains
New Zealand is keen to leverage the success of its all-conquering Black Ferns to create an opportunity for women to make a living from the game but will not rush into the creation of a professional…
Black Ferns on NZ Rugby payroll but more games needed
The Black Ferns are officially on the New Zealand Rugby payroll. Yesterday the Rugby Union confirmed it will contract the country's top 30 women's 15-aside players. They'll earn a retainer of $12 to… Audio
Nights Sport
Dana Johansen to talk all things sport - including the new pay deal for the Black Ferns. Audio
Black Ferns finally make the NZ Rugby payroll
St Mary's College students were buzzing to meet the Black Ferns, and buzzing they're finally going to be paid. Sports reporter Joe Porter caught up with some current and potential future players. Video, Audio
Black Ferns to be fully pro by 2021?
The country's top women's rugby players will become full-time professionals within the next two to three years, according to New Zealand Rugby Players Association boss.
Contracts for Black Ferns getting closer
New Zealand Rugby expects the next step in contracting our top women's players to be finalised in the next couple of weeks.
Finalists named for Halbergs
The finalists have been named for the 55th Halberg Awards - New Zealand's top sporting honours.
Portia Woodman: rugby star
Portia Woodman was part of the World Cup-winning Black Ferns and player of the year at the World Rugby Awards. She talks to Kathryn Ryan about her busy year on the field, and where she sees the game… Audio
Black Ferns big winners at rugby awards
The Black Ferns were the big winners at the NZ Rugby Awards last night, repeating the success they had at the World Rugby Awards late last month. At last night's ceremony in Auckland, the New Zealand… Audio
Black Ferns Sevens go unbeaten
New Zealand was one of three teams to go unbeaten on the first day of the opening World Womens Sevens Series event in Dubai.
The House before Christmas: with added joyful and triumphant
The House previews the last four parliamentary weeks till Christmas, with a few joyful and triumphant motions for good measure. Audio
Black Ferns make history at World Rugby Awards
New Zealand took home six awards, including a second consecutive men's player of the year award for Beauden Barrett. Video, Audio
Black Ferns win World Rugby Team of the Year
After winning the World Cup in August, the Black Ferns beat out the All Blacks and England's men's side to take home team of the year. John Campbell speaks to Portia Woodman. Video, Audio
All Blacks and Black Ferns up for top awards
Two All Blacks and two Black Ferns have been shortlisted for World Rugby's men's and women's player of the year.
Women's rugby stars deserve to be paid - Labour
The new Sports Minister will ask New Zealand Rugby to pay the World Cup winning women's rugby team.
Heroine's welcome for Black Ferns' World Cup win
Hundreds of fans, mostly young women and girls, turned out to a noisy, inspiring, and sometimes very funny welcome at the Vodafone events centre in Manakau. Video, Audio
Counting sport stories: Toni Bruce and the sports media
Toni Bruce has been researching the mainstream media for more than 25 years and observing how it represents sport. A former sports journalist, she's now a professor at the University of Auckland's… Audio
NZ's women referees face 'grass ceiling'
The Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup win has sparked huge debate over whether top women players are getting a fair go financially. What about the referees?
Women rugby players call for equal pay
Grassroots women players are urging New Zealand Rugby to make their sport professional and help keep them in the game. Audio