England miss out on netball gold chance after Commonwealth Games defeat to New Zealand

The Guardian Sport Saturday 01 August 2026, 10:44 UTC By Sean Ingle in Glasgow 1 min read

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2018 winners beaten by Silver Ferns 61-54 in semi-finalRoses to face either Australia or Jamaica for bronze medalEngland’s hopes of regaining their Commonwealth Games’ netball title are over after a 61-54 defeat to New Zealand that was far more comprehensive than the scoreline suggests. The Roses, who famously won gold in the Gold Coast in 2018, at least have the consolation of the bronze medal match on Sunday morning, but they were second best throughout.

2018 winners beaten by Silver Ferns 61-54 in semi-final
Roses to face either Australia or Jamaica for bronze medal

England’s hopes of regaining their Commonwealth Games’ netball title are over after a 61-54 defeat to New Zealand that was far more comprehensive than the scoreline suggests.

The Roses, who famously won gold in the Gold Coast in 2018, at least have the consolation of the bronze medal match on Sunday morning, but they were second best throughout.

England (LOCATION) Commonwealth Games (ORG) New Zealand (LOCATION) Australia (LOCATION) Jamaica (LOCATION) Roses (PERSON) the Gold Coast (LOCATION)

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