Wales defeats Tonga 65-52 in final warm-up before Commonwealth Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 1:46 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Wales finished their preparations for the Commonwealth Games with a 65-52 victory over Tonga in Cardiff. The Welsh team took an early lead, thanks to strong performances from Georgia Rowe and Phillipa Yarranton, who combined for 19 goals in the first quarter. Despite Tonga narrowing the gap to 32-29 by halftime, Wales increased their advantage again in the third quarter and sealed the win with 17 goals in the final quarter. Head coach Emily Handyside will lead the team for the last time on home soil, as she plans to step down after the Commonwealth Games.
- •Wales leads at halftime 32-29 against Tonga.
- •Georgia Rowe and Phillipa Yarranton excelled with their shooting.
- •Wales' next match is against Uganda on July 25.
- •Emily Handyside's last game on home soil as head coach.
- •Tonga will face Australia in their first pool game.
- 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — Wales beat Tonga in last warm-up for Commonwealths
"Wales' netballers head to the Commonwealth Games in high spirits after beating Tonga 65-52 in their final warm-up.
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