Scotland struggles in Commonwealth Games netball debut against New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 11:48 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Scotland faced a challenging start to its Commonwealth Games netball campaign, losing 74-44 to New Zealand at The Hydro on July 25. Despite the defeat, the event highlighted substantial attendance, with a record crowd for a netball match in Scotland. Goal shooter Emma Barrie contributed significantly with 20 points. Scotland aims to improve in their next match against Wales on July 26, building on their ninth-place finish from the previous Commonwealth Games.
- •Scotland loses 74-44 to New Zealand in Commonwealth Games opener.
- •Record attendance at The Hydro supports the growth of netball.
- •Emma Barrie scores 20 points for Scotland.
- •Next match for Scotland is against Wales on July 26.
- •Scotland finished ninth in the previous Commonwealth Games.
- 9:53 AMYahoo Sports — Scotland edge out Wales in a tight netball contest
- 11:48 AMYahoo Sports — Opening defeat but netball takes wins from Hydro debut
"Scotland's netballers got their Commonwealth Games campaign back on track with a tight 56-47 win over Wales at the Hydro. After losing their opening group match to New Zealand, Scotland knew they had to win this all-British match-up, and the composure and accuracy of Emma Barrie and Niamh McCall was the difference between the sides. Both teams were well supported in a packed and noisy arena as Scotland opened up a 16-8 lead in the first quarter.
"Scotland took a sore one as they opened the Commonwealth Games netball with a thumping 74-44 defeat by New Zealand, but the events of Saturday morning were about much more than just the contest on court. The biggest ever crowd for netball in Scotland was inside the cavernous The Hydro for the 09:00 BST start as the sport was given a priceless platform. "We're so grateful," said goal shooter Emma Barrie, who scored 20 of the hosts' points.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 9:53 AMScotland edge out Wales in a tight netball contest
Scotland's netballers got their Commonwealth Games campaign back on track with a tight 56-47 win over Wales at the Hydro. After losing their opening group match to New Zealand, Scotland knew they had to win this all-British match-up, and the composure and accuracy of Emma Barrie and Niamh McCall was the difference between the sides. Both teams were well supported in a packed and noisy arena as Scotland opened up a 16-8 lead in the first quarter.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 11:48 AMOpening defeat but netball takes wins from Hydro debut
Scotland took a sore one as they opened the Commonwealth Games netball with a thumping 74-44 defeat by New Zealand, but the events of Saturday morning were about much more than just the contest on court. The biggest ever crowd for netball in Scotland was inside the cavernous The Hydro for the 09:00 BST start as the sport was given a priceless platform. "We're so grateful," said goal shooter Emma Barrie, who scored 20 of the hosts' points.
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