Helen Housby ruled out of 2026 Commonwealth Games due to injury

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Helen Housby ruled out of 2026 Commonwealth Games due to injury
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England netball star Helen Housby will miss the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, scheduled for July 23 to August 2, due to a back injury sustained in April. The experienced goal shooter will not only miss this year's competition but has been sidelined for an extended period from the Suncorp Super Netball season. Housby expressed her disappointment, stating she is "devastated" to miss the event but is focusing on recovery. She aims to return stronger, especially with the World Cup in Sydney approaching. Housby will be supporting her teammates as they compete without her in Glasgow.

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  • Housby ruled out due to back injury
  • Commonwealth Games set for July 23-August 2
  • Injury sidelined her from Suncorp Super Netball
  • Housby aims to recover for World Cup in Sydney
  • She will support teammates during the Games
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  • 11:51 AMYahoo SportsEngland's Housby ruled out of Commonwealth Games
  • 11:51 AMBBC SportEngland's Housby ruled out of Commonwealth Games
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England international Helen Housby is ruled out of this summer's Commonwealth Games because of a back injury.

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England international Helen Housby is ruled out of this summer's Commonwealth Games because of a back injury.

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England star Helen Housby will miss the Commonwealth Games 2026 due to injury.

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