Netball Commonwealth Games

Australia's Commonwealth Games netball campaign has been dealt a blow, with the Diamonds falling to Jamaica in a thrilling pool match in Birmingham.

That's always been our focus." Jamaica trailed by as many as six goals heading into the final quarter, but finished in resounding fashion to overhaul the Diamonds with a 57-55 victory. Australia's Commonwealth Games netball campaign has been dealt a blow, with the Diamonds falling to Jamaica in a thrilling pool match in Birmingham.

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Mistakes like that have been few and far between for the Diamonds,” Cox said. A rare shooter contact call on Fowler handed Australia the chance to pull away. Australia opted to start Gretel Bueta at goal shooter, with Steph Wood and Liz Watson out in front of her. Nicole Dixon-Rochester was centre with Super Netball trio Jodi-Ann Ward, Latanya Wilson and Shamera Sterling the starting defenders. And in remarkable scenes, the Sunshine Girls held on in the thrilling final seconds with Shanice Beckford landing the final goal of the match. When Shamera Sterling came up with the big rejection and regather, Jamaica pushed out the lead with just a minute to play. Weston headed to the bench, Bruce pushed out to GD and Sarah Klau was introduced for her first minutes of the night. A strong take by Bueta over Sterling in the dying seconds pushed Australia out to a 46-40 lead at the final change. A misdirected midcourt ball ensured another turnover as the Diamonds extended the lead to six - the biggest of the match. The world’s best shooter started the match with a bang, with five quick goals to open up the first break of the match for Jamaica. Beckford had a brilliant intercept in front of Ash Brazill and suddenly the margin was back to one. The Diamonds had been expected to sail through their Pool A matches and meet the second ranked team in Pool B in the semi finals.

In a brutal match, the Diamonds led by six goals heading into the final quarter but too many turnovers late in the match — and imposing Jamaican captain ...

It forced a late defensive switch with Sarah Klau replacing Courtney Bruce as goalkeeper, but it was to no avail. We’re here for the gold.” “We’re not here to take home bronze.

Jhaniele Fowler scored 47 goals as Jamaica upset favourites Australia, who will now face the winners of England v New Zealand.

The third quarter was all Australia as they jumped out to a six-goal lead before Jamaica’s late surge. Jamaica jumped out to a 7-3 lead but Australia hit back, Bueta matching Fowler’s 10 first-quarter goals as they took a one-goal lead to the first break. The pre-tournament favourites to win the gold medal will now face the winner of Thursday’s final preliminary match between England and New Zealand in a blockbuster semi-final.

Jamaica has caused a major upset in Commonwealth Games netball after topping gold medal favorite Australia from a stunning comeback in Birmingham.

After seven days of competition and with four days remaining until the games end Monday, Australia continues to lead the medal standings with 51 gold, 42 silver and 39 bronze for a total of 132 medals. New Zealand is in fourth place with 16 golds, 10 silver and 11 bronze for a total of 37. Both men’s semis are set for Saturday with the final on Monday. “It’s a bit surreal to beat Australia in a Commonwealth Games,” Fowler said. Kathryn Mitchell, the gold medalist in javelin on the Gold Coast four years ago, has also been ruled out of competing in Birmingham. Thomas was able to remount his bike and recovered well to claim the bronze medal behind winner Rohan Dennis, a double time trial world champion.

Jamaica caused a major upset in netball when it topped Commonwealth Games gold medal favourites Australia after a stunning comeback on Thursday to win 57-55 ...

They will play England or defending champion New Zealand in the semifinals on Saturday. I think we let ourselves down with some execution stuff in that last quarter. Australia suffer shock netball loss against Jamaica as Diamonds lose to Sunshine Girls for the first time EVER at the Commonwealth games - and will face either England or New Zealand for a spot in gold medal game

English netball star Helen Housby went viral on TikTok after she was captured dancing to Lizzo mid-match.

The star showed no signs of pressure as she scored the point which won England a historic Commonwealth Games gold medal. England are the Commonwealth Games defending champions after securing a dramatic victory against hosts Australia at Gold Coast 2018. Housby was playing for England during their group match against Northern Ireland at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

The England star was filmed singing and dancing along to Lizzo's latest hit 'About Damn Time' during the team's match against Northern Ireland.

It is part of a craze on the social media platform where people dance along to Lizzo's popular song. The dance by 27-year-old Housby was during a break in England's Commonwealth Games netball match against Northern Ireland on Wednesday 3 August. A Cumbrian netball player has gained millions of views on social media after being caught dancing during the Commonwealth Games.