England's netball team was defeated by Australia, resulting in their exit from the Commonwealth Games without a medal. The loss came after a decisive 68-50 defeat at the hands of the Australian Diamonds in Glasgow. England struggled to gain momentum against their opponents, who had previously beaten them in the pool stage.
The first quarter saw Australia establish a 19-10 lead, which England was unable to overcome. Australia's bronze win marks their seventh consecutive medal in netball at the Commonwealth Games since the sport's introduction in 1998.
Jamaica secured the silver medal, while New Zealand took home the gold with a 56-48 victory. England captain Fran Williams expressed her disappointment, stating that the team found it challenging to bounce back from their previous loss. The Australian team, on the other hand, was proud to have responded well after their semi-final defeat to Jamaica.
The match saw the Diamonds establish a significant lead, with Sophie Garbin's hat-trick contributing to their 13-point advantage at half-time. England's hopes of a comeback were dashed in the fourth quarter as Australia extended their lead to 18 points, ultimately securing the bronze medal.