Australia produced a ruthless display to beat England 66-47 in a Commonwealth Games netball pool clash at Glasgow's Hydro, extending their record against the Roses at the Games to seven wins from eight meetings.
Key facts
- Australia beat England 66-47 in a Commonwealth Games netball pool clash.
- Sophie Garbin scored 41 goals from 42 attempts.
- The match was played at the Hydro in Glasgow.
- Australia now hold seven wins from eight meetings against England at the Games.
- England's last win came via Helen Housby's last-second winner in the 2018 final on the Gold Coast.
Australia reasserted their dominance in netball’s fiercest rivalry, defeating England 66-47 in a Commonwealth Games pool clash at the Hydro in Glasgow, according to the Guardian.
Sophie Garbin was central to the defending champion’s performance, pouring in 41 goals from 42 attempts as the Diamonds dismantled the Roses.
The result extended Australia’s record against England at the Games to seven wins from eight meetings, underlining their long-standing superiority in the fixture.
The rivalry has carried extra edge ever since Helen Housby’s last-second winner stunned the Diamonds in the 2018 final on the Gold Coast, England’s dramatic triumph eight years earlier.
Australia gained a measure of revenge by beating England on the way to gold in Birmingham four years ago, and Sunday’s meeting in Glasgow was another marker of where the sport’s biggest rivalry stands.
This time there was no fairytale finish for England, with the Diamonds producing a commanding display to renew the contest between the two heavyweights.
Why it matters
Australia and England represent netball's greatest rivalry, and their meetings at the Commonwealth Games are among the sport's marquee occasions. The 66-47 result highlights Australia's continued dominance ahead of the tournament's later stages.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score?
Australia beat England 66-47 in the Commonwealth Games netball pool clash.
Who was Australia's standout player?
Sophie Garbin, who scored 41 goals from 42 attempts.
What is Australia's record against England at the Games?
Australia have now won seven of their eight meetings with England at the Commonwealth Games.