New Zealand defeats England in Commonwealth Games netball semi-final
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Last updated Aug 1, 2026
New Zealand secured a 61-54 victory over England in the Commonwealth Games netball semi-final held at Glasgow's OVO Hydro. The match drew excitement from the crowd, including Prince William, Princess Catherine, and their children, who engaged with athletes and fans during the event. In another semi-final, Jamaica narrowly edged past Australia with a score of 46-45. Following these results, New Zealand and Jamaica will compete for the gold medal on Sunday. The Commonwealth Games featured scaled-down events, with a total of 215 medals awarded across 10 sports, and significant para-sports representation.
- •New Zealand won 61-54 against England in the semi-final.
- •Jamaica defeated Australia 46-45 in the other semi-final.
- •Prince William and Princess Catherine attended the matches in Glasgow.
- •The gold medal match between New Zealand and Jamaica is set for Sunday.
- •215 medals were awarded across 10 sports during these Games.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — William and Kate bring children to Commonwealth Games netball semi-finals
"Spectators at Glasgow's OVO Hydro were treated to exhilarating performances during New Zealand's 61-54 win over England.
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