England's netball team fell short of a medal at the Commonwealth Games, suffering a decisive 68-50 loss to Australia at the Hydro in Glasgow. The Vitality Roses struggled to find their rhythm against the Diamonds, who had previously beaten them in the pool stage.
Australia's strong start, leading 19-10 after the first quarter, set the tone for the rest of the match. The Diamonds' victory marked their seventh consecutive Commonwealth Games medal in netball since its introduction in 1998. England captain Fran Williams expressed her disappointment, citing the challenging turnaround between matches. Meanwhile, Australia captain Liz Watson reflected on her team's performance, acknowledging the difficulty of international netball and the pride of wearing the Diamonds' dress.
The final standings saw Jamaica take silver and New Zealand claim gold with a 56-48 win.