England netball team falls to Australia in Commonwealth Games opener
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
England's Vitality Roses experienced their first loss of the Commonwealth Games with a 66-47 defeat to Australia in Glasgow on July 26, 2026. England trailed throughout the match, finishing the first quarter at 18-11 and the half at 35-24. Despite a stronger final quarter where they outscored Australia 12-10, the early lead proved insurmountable. Captain Fran Williams acknowledged the team's performance was below their best and emphasized the need to learn from the match as they prepare for their next game against Malawi on July 27.
- •England lost to Australia 66-47 in their first Commonwealth Games match.
- •The team trailed at every quarter of the game.
- •Captain Fran Williams noted the need to learn from the performance.
- •England faces Malawi next in Group A action.
- •The top two teams in each group will progress to the semi-finals.
"England suffered their first defeat of the Commonwealth Games after going down 66-47 to reigning champions Australia in Glasgow.
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