By Woman's Day

Well, this wasn't the plan! Cradling her 36-week bump in her Rotorua home as she chats to Woman's Day, Silver Ferns star Katrina Rore couldn't be happier as she excitedly waits for the arrival of her second daughter.

The Silver Ferns will be without their captain for the rest of the year, with Gina Crampton granted a sabbatical from netball.

Ōtane's supreme netballers have continued their dynasty of Hawke's Bay titles, just in time to give their coach an early wedding present.

Australia has silenced an insane English crowd to knock off England and progress to the Commonwealth Games netball final.

The Silver Ferns have exacted revenge over a tenacious Malawi side in Commonwealth Games netball pool play on Tuesday, safely recording a 69-50 victory in Birmingham

The Silver Ferns have been dominated by a New Zealand Men's side in what proved to be a testing workout for the side as it builds towards the Commonwealth Games.

The Silver Ferns have booked a place in the final of the Cadbury Netball Series with a 68-59 win over the Mixed Invitational.

The Silver Ferns' chances of getting back on the Commonwealth Games podium received a major boost today as star shooter Grace Neweke was cleared to compete in Birmingham.

They're the youngest team in the ANZ Premiership and the Central Pulse now have the distinction of being the most decorated as well, trouncing the Northern Stars 56-37 in Sunday's grand final for their third title.

Silver Ferns defender Karin Burger has been ruled out of the Commonwealth Games with a navicular fracture in her foot, which will require surgery.