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England suffers defeat to Australia in netball match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:05 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

England suffers defeat to Australia in netball match

Summary

England's netball team faced a 66-47 defeat to Australia at The Hydro in Glasgow on July 26. Captain Fran Williams described the performance as "far from our best," with England struggling against Australia's physical play. Australia took an early lead, ending the first quarter at 18-11 and extending their advantage to 56-35 by the third quarter. Sophie Garbin scored 41 goals for Australia, while Olivia Tchine led England with 23 goals. England had previously secured an 83-34 victory over Northern Ireland in their opening match. The team will next compete against Malawi on July 27.

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By the Numbers

•England lost 66-47 to Australia in Glasgow.
•Fran Williams criticized her team's performance.
•Australia had a strong start, leading after each quarter.
•Sophie Garbin scored 41 goals for Australia.
•England plays Malawi next at 14:00 BST on July 27.

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What they're saying

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England captain Fran Williams says her team were "far from our best" in a 66-47 defeat by defending Commonwealth champions Australia.
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