Silver Ferns win Fastnet gold

BODY CHECK: New Zealand's Casey Williams keeps Jamaica's Simone Forbes away from the ball during the final of the world Fastnet tournament in Manchester.

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: Silver Ferns squad members celebrate their victory in the final of the inaugural world Fastnet tournament in Manchester.

BODY CHECK: New Zealand's Casey Williams and Jamaica's Romelda Aiken clash during the inaugural Fastnet tournament final in Manchester.

TO THE VICTOR: Silver Ferns captain Casey Williams holds the winner's trophy aloft after New Zealand won inaugural world Fastenet tournament in Manchester.

STRETCHING IT: New Zealand's Joline Henry (right) reaches for the ball ahead of Australia's Natalie Von Bertouch in the semifinal of the world Fastnet tournament in Manchester.

GOTCHA: New Zealand's Irene van Dyk is at full stretch to pull in a pass during the Silver Ferns' semifinal win over Australia at the inaugural world Fastnet tournament in Manchester.

HANDS UP: New Zealand's Irene Van Dyk (right) and Australia's Bianca Chatfield clash as they hunt possession during the inaugural Fastnet world netball tournament semifinal in Manchester.

IN THE BACK: New Zealand's Paula Griffin (right) challenges for the ball with Australia's Rebecca Bulley during the inaugural Fastnet tournament semifinal in Manchester.

ON THE BALL: New Zealand's Katrina Grant (left) challenges Australia's Susan Pratley (centre) for the ball during their world Fastnet tournament semifinal in Manchester.