Australia secures victory over New Zealand in netball match
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 11:46 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Australia's netball team achieved a 68-58 victory against New Zealand in Melbourne on October 28, 2026. This win prevented New Zealand from completing a clean sweep in the Constellation Cup series, as they had already won the first three matches. Goal attack Georgie Horjus played a key role, shooting 26 of 28 with 20 assists. Following this match, Australia maintains its world No 1 ranking, avoiding a drop behind New Zealand, which would have occurred had they won today.
- •Australia wins 68-58 against New Zealand in Melbourne.
- •New Zealand had already secured the series 3-0.
- •Georgie Horjus contributes significantly with 26/28 shooting.
- •Australia retains its world No 1 ranking.
- •Match played on October 28, 2026.
- 11:46 AMThe Guardian Sport — Diamonds hold on to world No 1 ranking with victory over New Zealand
"Australia’s 68-58 win avoids Constellation Cup clean sweep Goal attack Georgie Horjus shoots 26/28 with 20 assists The Diamonds have held onto their prized world No 1 ranking after avoiding a Constellation Cup clean sweep with a 68-58 win over New Zealand in Melbourne. New Zealand had already wrapped up the series 3-0 but would have leapfrogged Australia to the top of the netball world rankings for the first time since 2013 if they had won on Wednesday night. Continue reading...
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