England falls to New Zealand in Commonwealth Games netball semi-final
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 10:44 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
England's netball team was eliminated from contention for the Commonwealth Games gold medal following a 61-54 loss to New Zealand. The match featured a competitive start but New Zealand quickly established a lead, finishing the first quarter up 16-11. England managed to close the gap in the second quarter, trailing 29-24 at halftime. Despite moments of defensive pressure, New Zealand maintained their advantage and reached the final for the first time since 2014. England will now compete for the bronze medal against the loser of the Australia vs Jamaica semi-final on Sunday.
- •England loses 61-54 to New Zealand in semi-final
- •New Zealand leads 16-11 after the first quarter
- •England trails 29-24 at halftime
- •England to play for bronze on Sunday
- •New Zealand aims for gold for the first time since 2014
- 10:44 AMThe Guardian Sport — England miss out on netball gold chance after Commonwealth Games defeat to New Zealand
- 9:41 AMYahoo Sports — England beaten by New Zealand in netball semi-final
- 9:41 AMBBC Sport — England beaten by New Zealand in netball semi-final
"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. Continue reading...
"England's netballers miss out on a place in the Commonwealth Games gold-medal match after a 61-54 semi-final defeat by a powerful New Zealand side.
"England's netballers miss out on a place in the Commonwealth Games gold-medal match after a 61-54 semi-final defeat by a powerful New Zealand side.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 1, 2026, 10:44 AMEngland miss out on netball gold chance after Commonwealth Games defeat to New Zealand
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. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 9:41 AMEngland beaten by New Zealand in netball semi-final
England's netballers miss out on a place in the Commonwealth Games gold-medal match after a 61-54 semi-final defeat by a powerful New Zealand side.
- BBC SportAug 1, 2026, 9:41 AMEngland beaten by New Zealand in netball semi-final
England's netballers miss out on a place in the Commonwealth Games gold-medal match after a 61-54 semi-final defeat by a powerful New Zealand side.
- Sky Sports—England settle for bronze medal battle after 'disappointing' semi-final
England's netball team fell to a 61-54 defeat to New Zealand in the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games.
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