Australia dispatch England with ease in Commonwealth Games netball clash
Australia's netball team defeated England 66-47 in a Pool A match at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The victory continues Australia's dominant record against England in the tournament.
Why it matters
This match highlights the intense rivalry between two of the world's top netball nations on a major international stage.
Australia players celebrate their confident performance in their Pool A match against England. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Australia players celebrate their confident performance in their Pool A match against England. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Commonwealth Games 2026 Australia dispatch England with ease in Commonwealth Games netball clash Australia 66-47 England
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Eight years after England’s dramatic last-gasp triumph over Australia on the Gold Coast, netball’s greatest Commonwealth rivalry was renewed in Glasgow. But this time there was no fairytale finish for the Roses as the defending champions dismantled England 66-47 at the Hydro, the Diamonds extending their record against this opposition at the Games to seven wins from eight meetings.
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