Building on the professional contracts introduced in 2018, 29 players have been awarded contracts with increased retainers and assembly fees and believed to be worth between $60,000-$130,000 annually.
2021 Black Ferns debutants Ariana Bayler, Alana Bremner, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, Maiakawanakaulani Roos and Georgia Ponsonby pick up contracts for the first time.
New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson congratulated those players named in the contracted group.