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In this blog, Netball Scoop will keep you up to date with all the goings on in the Netball World Cup. Up to date fixtures, scores, stats, ladders, and all of the content that the Netball Scoop team produces over the duration of the event. Scroll down, or just use our Table of Contents to find what you want.
NWC2023 FINAL PLACINGS
(2019 place in brackets)
1 – AUSTRALIA (2)
2 – ENGLAND (3)
3 – JAMAICA (5)
4 – New Zealand (1)
5 – Uganda (7)
6 – South Africa (4)
7 – Malawi (6)
8 – Tonga (DNP)
9 – Wales (DNP)
10 – Scotland (11)
11 – Fiji (14)
12 – Trinidad & Tobago (9)
13 – Zimbabwe (8)
14 – Barbados (12)
15 – Singapore (16)
16 – Sri Lanka (15)
NWC2023 Leading goal scorers:
Jhaniele Fowler (Jam) – 302/310 (97%)
Joyce Mvula (Mal) – 260/277 (94%)
Georgia Rowe (Wal) – 250/264 (95%)
Uneeq Palavi (Ton) – 241/267 (90%)
Eleanor Cardwell (Eng) – 231/256 (90%)
Nalani Makunde (Zim) – 218/232 (94%)
Sophie Garbin (Aus) – 215/240 (90%)
Maia Wilson (NZ) – 208/223 (93%)
Elmere van der Berg (SA) – 206/241 (86%)
Kadeen Corbin (Bar) – 204/225 (91%)
NWC2023 Tournament MVP:
Helen Housby (Eng)
Best shooter – Helen Housby (Eng)
Best midcourt – Kate Heffernan (NZ)
Best defender – Courtney Bruce (Aus)
FACTS, STATS, RECORDS
Australia won their 12th World Cup. They maintained their record of finishing no worse than 2nd at any World Cup. Since the introduction of finals, they have appeared in every one, having never lost a semi final. Their record in finals is 7-2 from 9 matches.
England equalled their best ever World Cup placing of 2nd. They reached their first ever final after winning their first semi final at their eighth attempt. During the tournament, they defeated Australia at the World Cup for the first time.
Jamaica finished with a medal for the fourth time and for the first time in 16 years. They have played seven semi finals and are yet to win and progress to the final. During the tournament, they defeated New Zealand at the World Cup for the first time.
New Zealand finished 4th, their lowest ever placing and the first time they’ve missed a medal at a World Cup. They lost a semi final for the first time ever after seven straight wins. During the tournament, they became the first country to score 9,500 World Cup goals.
Uganda (5th) and Tonga (8th) both achieved their highest World Cup placings. Uganda defeated South Africa in the playoff for 5th, repeating their result from last year’s Commonwealth Games.
Jade Clarke and Geva Mentor of England, and Latonia Blackman of Barbados all equalled the record of six World Cup appearances previously set by Rhonda John-Davis of Trinidad & Tobago.
The last three Netball World Cups (and also last year’s Comm Games) have all been won by a country beating the team which had defeated them earlier in the group stage.
Since the introduction of Netball World Cup finals, there have been nine so far. On seven occasions, it has been Australia v New Zealand. The combined total margin in those seven finals is just 14 goals, which is lower than the margin in each of the other two finals.
And as they didn’t meet at this tournament, there is still just one goal separating Australia and New Zealand in World Cup history. Australia leads 759 to 758 after 17 matches at 16 World Cups.
Total test caps of each team
1 – Malawi 938
2 – England 920
3 – South Africa 868
4 – Jamaica 685
5 – Barbados 618
6 – Sri Lanka 574
7 – New Zealand 571
8 – Zimbabwe 560
9 – Trinidad & Tobago 518
10 – Australia 497
11 – Singapore 476
12 – Uganda 423
13 – Tonga 396
14 – Scotland 395
15 – Wales 373
16 – Fiji 353
World Cup medallists
1963 – 1 AUSTRALIA – 2 New Zealand – 3 England
1967 – 1 NEW ZEALAND – 2 Australia – 3 South Africa
1971 – 1 AUSTRALIA – 2 New Zealand – 3 England
1975 – 1 AUSTRALIA – 2 England – 3 New Zealand
1979 – 1 AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
1983 – 1 AUSTRALIA – 2 New Zealand – 3 Trinidad & Tobago
1987 – 1 NEW ZEALAND – 2 Australia, Trinidad & Tobago
1991 – 1 AUSTRALIA – 2 New Zealand – 3 Jamaica
1995 – 1 AUSTRALIA – 2 South Africa – 3 New Zealand
1999 – 1 AUSTRALIA – 2 New Zealand – 3 England
2003 – 1 NEW ZEALAND – 2 Australia – 3 Jamaica
2007 – 1 AUSTRALIA – 2 New Zealand – 3 Jamaica
2011 – 1 AUSTRALIA – 2 New Zealand – 3 England
2015 – 1 AUSTRALIA – 2 New Zealand – 3 England
2019 – 1 NEW ZEALAND – 2 Australia – 3 England
2023 – 1 AUSTRALIA – 2 England – 3 Jamaica
DAY TEN
Malawi stormed home in the final quarter against Tonga to finish in seventh position at the 2023 Netball World Cup. Image: Danny Dalton
Uganda She Cranes have upset hosts South Africa to finish fifth at the 2023 Netball World Cup. Image: Danny Dalton
Bronze Medal – NZ v Jam
Jamaica have claimed their first medal since 2007, with a 7-goal win over New Zealand in the Bronze Medal Final. Images: Danny Dalton
Jamaica
Fowler 43/44 (98%)
Beckford 9/11 (82%)
Total: 52/55 (95%)
New Zealand
Wilson 19/21 (90%)
Ekenasio 15/17 (88%)
Selby-Rickit 10/12 (83%)
Metuarau 1/1 (100%)
Total: 45/51 (88%)
Khadijah Williams goes quietly about her business, connecting brilliantly with Jhaniele Fowler. pic.twitter.com/fM2vLmQ0IL
— Jenny Sinclair (@summerhill1003) August 6, 2023
Gold medal – Eng v Aus
Australia take out their 12th Netball World Cup title! Images: Danny Dalton
Australia
Garbin 27/32 (84%)
Austin 15/17 (88%)
Koenen 10/10 (100%)
Wood 9/10 (90%)
Total: 61/69 (88%)
England
Cardwell 26/31 (84%)
Housby 19/21 (90%)
Total 45/52 (87%)
Gains: AUS 14-8
Penalties: ENG 79-64
Turnovers: ENG 23-14
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— Jenny Sinclair (@summerhill1003) August 6, 2023
Best defender – Courtney Bruce
Best mid – Kate Heffernen
Best shooter – Helen Housby
Tournament MVP – Helen Housby pic.twitter.com/CEiANNFwoC— Jenny Sinclair (@summerhill1003) August 6, 2023
DAY NINE
Fiji were in fine form as they outclassed Trinidad & Tobago to finish in 11th place at the 2023 Netball World Cup. Image: Danny Dalton
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Semi Final – Eng v NZ
Semi Final for the ages! Level at every break, before England prevailed to make their FIRST ever Gold Medal Match. Images: Danny Dalton
England
Cardwell 25/31 (81%)
Housby 21/23 (91%)
Total: 46/54 (85%)
New Zealand
Wilson 25/25 (100%)
Ekenasio 15/16 (94%)
Total: 40/41 (98%)
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Semi Final – Jam v Aus
Can you believe it?! Australia outlast Jamaica by three goals in another scintillating Semi Final. Images: Danny Dalton
Australia
Wood 29/32 (91%)
Koenen 28/30 (93%)
Total: 57/62 (92%)
Jamaica
Fowler 46/47 (98%)
Beckford 8/10 (80%)
Total: 54/57 (95%)
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Wales have clinched ninth place at the 2023 Netball World Cup, with a 15-goal win over Scotland. Image: Danny Dalton
DAY EIGHT
Singapore have defeated Sri Lanka for the second time at the 2023 Netball World Cup to finish in 15th place. Image: Danny Dalton
Zimbabwe burst away in the third quarter from Barbados, to claim 13th place at the 2023 Netball World Cup. Image: Danny Dalton
Uganda will playoff for fifth position, after holding Malawi at bay by 11 goals. Image: Danny Dalton
A strong finish from hosts South Africa, who powered to a 26-goal win over Tonga. Image: Danny Dalton
DAY SEVEN
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England have come back from six goals down at half time to defeat Australia and finish top of Pool F. Image: Danny Dalton
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Wales have defeated Trinidad & Tobago at a Netball World Cup for the first time in nine attempts! Image: Danny Dalton
Jamaica have defeated New Zealand at a Netball World Cup for the first time, to finish top of Pool G. Image: Danny Dalton
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Scotland ran away in the second half against Fiji, recording a 16-goal win on Day 7 in Cape Town. Image: Danny Dalton
A huge fightback from Uganda in the second half wasn’t enough to get over South Africa. Image: Danny Dalton
Malawi Queens have claimed the last match in Pool F, in an absorbing battle with Tonga Tala. Image: Danny Dalton
| Tables | ||||||
| Group F | ||||||
| 1 | . | England | . | 10 | . | 166% |
| 2 | . | Australia | . | 8 | . | 186% |
| 3 | . | Malawi | . | 6 | . | 92% |
| 4 | . | Tonga | . | 4 | . | 79% |
| 5 | . | Scotland | . | 2 | . | 79% |
| 6 | . | Fiji | . | 0 | . | 55% |
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| Group G | ||||||
| 1 | . | Jamaica | . | 10 | . | 166% |
| 2 | . | New Zealand | . | 7 | . | 146% |
| 3 | . | South Africa | . | 7 | . | 115% |
| 4 | . | Uganda | . | 4 | . | 113% |
| 5 | . | Wales | . | 2 | . | 72% |
| 6 | . | Trinidad & Tobago | . | 0 | . | 45% |
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| Group E | ||||||
| 1 | . | Zimbabwe | . | 4 | . | 133% |
| 2 | . | Barbados | . | 4 | . | 112% |
| 3 | . | Singapore | . | 2 | . | 83% |
| 4 | . | Sri Lanka | . | 2 | . | 81% |
SCHEDULE FOR PLAYOFFS AND PLACINGS MATCHES:
| Fri
4 August |
Session
24 |
9am | Court 1 | 15/16
placing |
Singapore | Sri Lanka |
| 11am | 13/14
placing |
Zimbabwe | Barbados | |||
| Session
25 |
4pm | Court 1 | 5-8 Playoff | Malawi | Uganda | |
| 6pm | 5-8 Playoff | Sth Africa | Tonga |
| Sat
5 August |
Session
26 |
9am | Court 1 | 11/12
placing |
Fiji | Trin & Tobago |
| 11am | Semi-Final 1 | England | New Zealand | |||
| Session
27 |
4pm | Court 1 | Semi-Final 2 | Jamaica | Australia | |
| 6pm | 9/10
placing |
Scotland | Wales |
| Sun
6 August |
Session
28 |
9am | Court 1 | 7/8
placing |
Loser session 25 | Loser session 25 |
| 11am | 5/6 placing | Winner session 25 | Winner session 25 | |||
| Session
29 |
4pm | Court 1 | 3/4
Placing |
Loser Semi-Final 1 | Loser Semi-Final 2 | |
| 6pm | NWC
Final |
Winner Semi-Final 1 | Winner Semi-Final 2 |
DAY SIX
Zimbabwe opened Day 6 in Cape Town with a 68-40 win over Singapore in Pool E. Image: Danny Dalton
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The She Cranes have come away with a 17-goal win in a high-scoring match against Wales. Image: Danny Dalton
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Jamaica flexed their muscle with a 63-goal thumping of Trinidad & Tobago. Image: Danny Dalton
IT’S A DRAW!!!
In the match of the World Cup so far, South Africa came from six goals down in the final quarter to draw against NZ. Image: Danny Dalton
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Sri Lanka have won their first match at the World Cup, coming from seven goals down to pip Barbados 60-56. Image: Danny Dalton
| Tables | ||||||
| Group F | ||||||
| 1 | . | Australia | . | 8 | . | 218% |
| 2 | . | England | . | 8 | . | 190% |
| 3 | . | Malawi | . | 4 | . | 88% |
| 4 | . | Tonga | . | 4 | . | 76% |
| 5 | . | Scotland | . | 0 | . | 68% |
| 6 | . | Fiji | . | 0 | . | 52% |
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| Group G | ||||||
| 1 | . | Jamaica | . | 8 | . | 178% |
| 2 | . | New Zealand | . | 7 | . | 171% |
| 3 | . | South Africa | . | 5 | . | 118% |
| 4 | . | Uganda | . | 4 | . | 117% |
| 5 | . | Wales | . | 0 | . | 62% |
| 6 | . | Trinidad & Tobago | . | 0 | . | 37% |
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| Group E | ||||||
| 1 | . | Zimbabwe | . | 4 | . | 133% |
| 2 | . | Barbados | . | 4 | . | 112% |
| 3 | . | Singapore | . | 2 | . | 83% |
| 4 | . | Sri Lanka | . | 2 | . | 81% |
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DAY FIVE
In a match with eight lead changes, Barbados stood tall, overcoming Singapore by five goals to open Day 5. Image: Danny Dalton
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Locked 28-all at half time, Australia powered home in the second half 42-18 against the Malawi Queens. Image: Danny Dalton
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Tonga won an enduring battle with Scotland, running out 8-goal victors in Cape Town. Image: Danny Dalton
Zimbabwe have won their first match of the 2023 Netball World Cup, with a 35-goal win over Sri Lanka. Image: Danny Dalton
In the last match of Day 5, England were far too good for Fiji, running away to a 61-goal win. Image: Danny Dalton
| Tables | ||||||
| Group F | ||||||
| 1 | . | Australia | . | 8 | . | 218% |
| 2 | . | England | . | 8 | . | 190% |
| 3 | . | Malawi | . | 4 | . | 88% |
| 4 | . | Tonga | . | 4 | . | 76% |
| 5 | . | Scotland | . | 0 | . | 68% |
| 6 | . | Fiji | . | 0 | . | 52% |
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| Group G | ||||||
| 1 | . | New Zealand | . | 6 | . | 203% |
| 2 | . | Jamaica | . | 6 | . | 147% |
| 3 | . | South Africa | . | 4 | . | 123% |
| 4 | . | Uganda | . | 2 | . | 112% |
| 5 | . | Wales | . | 0 | . | 57% |
| 6 | . | Trinidad & Tobago | . | 0 | . | 41% |
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| Group E | ||||||
| 1 | . | Barbados | . | 4 | . | 123% |
| 2 | . | Zimbabwe | . | 2 | . | 118% |
| 3 | . | Singapore | . | 2 | . | 98% |
| 4 | . | Sri Lanka | . | 0 | . | 70% |
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DAY FOUR
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Australia have taken the first match of Day 4 in Cape Town, with a 40-goal win over Scotland. Image: Danny Dalton
Barbados were out to a 19-goal margin by half time against Zimbabwe, eventually taking their first win of NWC 2023. Image: Danny Dalton
New Zealand ran all athletes, including new-into-the-twelve Tiana Metuarau, in a 49-goal win against Wales. Image: Danny Dalton
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Malawi have won their 3rd match of the World Cup, with a 14-goal Group F win against Fiji. Image: Danny Dalton
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The Sunshine Girls didn’t have it all their own way against the She Cranes, losing the 3rd quarter and drawing the last. Image: Danny Dalton
Singapore held firm in a tense final quarter against Sri Lanka, to win their first match of the 2023 Netball World Cup. Image: Danny Dalton
England pulled away from Tonga early, and won a tight second half to remain undefeated after Day 4. Image: Danny Dalton
South Africa closed out the day of play in Cape Town, with a 41-goal win over Trinidad & Tobago. Image: Danny Dalton
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| Tables | ||||||
| Group F | ||||||
| 1 | . | Australia | . | 6 | . | 246% |
| 2 | . | England | . | 6 | . | 161% |
| 3 | . | Malawi | . | 4 | . | 98% |
| 4 | . | Tonga | . | 2 | . | 67% |
| 5 | . | Scotland | . | 0 | . | 63% |
| 6 | . | Fiji | . | 0 | . | 60% |
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| Group G | ||||||
| 1 | . | New Zealand | . | 6 | . | 203% |
| 2 | . | Jamaica | . | 6 | . | 147% |
| 3 | . | South Africa | . | 4 | . | 123% |
| 4 | . | Uganda | . | 2 | . | 112% |
| 5 | . | Wales | . | 0 | . | 57% |
| 6 | . | Trinidad & Tobago | . | 0 | . | 41% |
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| Group E | ||||||
| 1 | . | Barbados | . | 2 | . | 138% |
| 2 | . | Singapore | . | 2 | . | 106% |
| 3 | . | Sri Lanka | . | 0 | . | 95% |
| 4 | . | Zimbabwe | . | 0 | . | 73% |
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STAGE TWO
After the completion of Stage one, three new groups were drawn up for Stage two. Group E is a group of 4 to decide who finishes in positions 13 to 16. Groups F & G are for the top 12 teams. Group F is made up of the top three teams from Groups A & B, while Group G is for the top three teams from Groups C & D. In Groups F & G, some countries carry forward points from matches against teams that they’ve already played. So for example, Australia has already played and beaten Tonga and Fiji, so they will now start Group F with 4 carryover points and go on to play England, Malawi and Scotland.
Group E
Zimbabwe
Barbados
Sri Lanka
Singapore
Group F
Australia (4 pts)
Tonga (2 pts)
Fiji (0 pts)
England (4 pts)
Malawi (2 pts)
Scotland (0 pts)
Group G
Jamaica (4 pts)
South Africa (2 pts)
Wales (0 pts)
New Zealand (4 pts)
Uganda (2 pts)
Trinidad & Tobago (0 pts)
STAGE 2 SCHEDULE
| Mon
31 July |
Session
13 |
9am | Court 1 | Group F | Australia | Scotland |
| 11am | Group G | Wales | New Zealand | |||
| Session
14 |
9am | Court 2 | Group E | Zimbabwe | Barbados | |
| 11am | Group F | Fiji | Malawi | |||
| Session
15 |
4pm | Court 1 | Group G | Jamaica | Uganda | |
| 6pm | Group G | Sth Africa | Trin & Tobago | |||
| Session
16 |
4pm | Court 2 | Group E | Sri Lanka | Singapore | |
| 6pm | Group F | Tonga | England |
| Tue
1 August |
Session
17 |
9am | Court 1 | Group E | Barbados | Singapore |
| 11am | Group F | Australia | Malawi | |||
| Session 18 | 4pm | Court 1 | Group F | Tonga | Scotland | |
| 6pm | Group E | Zimbabwe | Sri Lanka | |||
| 8pm | Group F | Fiji | England |
| Wed
2 August |
Session
19 |
9am | Court 1 | Group E | Zimbabwe | Singapore |
| 11am | Group G | Wales | Uganda | |||
| Session
20 |
4pm | Court 1 | Group G | Jamaica | Trin & Tobago | |
| 6pm | Group G | Sth Africa | New Zealand | |||
| 8pm | Group E | Sri Lanka | Barbados |
| Thursday 3 August | Session
21 |
9am | Court 1 | Group F | Australia | England |
| 11am | Group G | Jamaica | New Zealand | |||
| Session
22 |
9am | Court 2 | Group G | Wales | Trin & Tobago | |
| 11am | Group F | Fiji | Scotland | |||
| Session
23 |
4pm | Court 1 | Group G | Sth Africa | Uganda | |
| 6pm | Group F | Tonga | Malawi |
Converting from South African times:
Jamaica: Subtract 7 hours
Barbados / T & T: Subtract 6 hours
United Kingdom: Subtract 1 hour
Malawi / Zimbabwe: No change
Uganda: Add 1 hour
Sri Lanka: Add 3 1/2 hours
Western Aust / Singapore: Add 6 hours
Central Aust: Add 7 1/2 hours
Eastern Aust: Add 8 hours
Fiji / New Zealand: Add 10 hours
Tonga: Add 11 hours
GROUP LADDERS
Here are the ladders for Groups F & G, including the points and % carried over.
| GROUP F | ||||||
| 1 | . | Australia | . | 4 | . | 266% |
| 2 | . | England | . | 4 | . | 163% |
| 3 | . | Malawi | . | 2 | . | 85% |
| 4 | . | Tonga | . | 2 | . | 69% |
| 5 | . | Scotland | . | 0 | . | 74% |
| 6 | . | Fiji | . | 0 | . | 53% |
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| GROUP G | ||||||
| 1 | . | New Zealand | . | 4 | . | 183% |
| 2 | . | Jamaica | . | 4 | . | 160% |
| 3 | . | Uganda | . | 2 | . | 134% |
| 4 | . | South Africa | . | 2 | . | 94% |
| 5 | . | Wales | . | 0 | . | 66% |
| 6 | . | Trinidad & Tobago | . | 0 | . | 41% |
DAY THREE
Australia notched up a century against Fiji, to open proceedings on Day 3 of the 2023 Netball World Cup. Image: Danny Dalton
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Wales have won their first match in Cape Town, taking all four quarters in a tense 12-goal win over Sri Lanka. Image: Danny Dalton
New Zealand will finish top of Pool D after getting over Singapore 80-19 on Day 3. Image: Danny Dalton
Malawi lead from start to finish to record their second win in Cape Town, with a 36-goal victory over Barbados. Image: Danny Dalton
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England Roses are still yet to lose a quarter at the 2023 Netball World Cup, outlasting Scotland by 25 goals. Image: Danny Dalton
Uganda had Trinidad & Tobago’s measure after quarter time, stretching the margin to 40 goals. Image: Danny Dalton
Jamaica put on a 20-3 third quarter to run away from South Africa in the final Pool C match. Image: Danny Dalton
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Tonga haven taken their second win at the World Cup, with nine-goal victory against Zimbabwe to round out Day 3. Image: Danny Dalton
GROUP TABLES
| GROUP A | ||||
| 1 | . | Australia | 6 | 272% |
| 2 | . | Tonga | 4 | 82% |
| 3 | . | Fiji | 2 | 66% |
| 4 | . | Zimbabwe | 0 | 64% |
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| GROUP B | ||||
| 1 | . | England | 6 | 204% |
| 2 | . | Malawi | 4 | 112% |
| 3 | . | Scotland | 2 | 86% |
| 4 | . | Barbados | 0 | 53% |
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| GROUP C | ||||
| 1 | . | Jamaica | 6 | 217% |
| 2 | . | South Africa | 4 | 132% |
| 3 | . | Wales | 2 | 83% |
| 4 | . | Sri Lanka | 0 | 43% |
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| GROUP D | ||||
| 1 | . | New Zealand | 6 | 233% |
| 2 | . | Uganda | 4 | 135% |
| 3 | . | Trinidad & Tobago | 2 | 68% |
| 4 | . | Singapore | 0 | 57% |
DAY TWO
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New Zealand eventually pulled away from Uganda to register a 10-goal win in the opening match of Day 2. Image: Danny Dalton
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Fiji have bounced back to beat Zimbabwe, netting their first win of the 2023 Netball World Cup. Image: Danny Dalton
In their first ever international meeting, Australia were too good for Tonga Tala, coming away with an 85-38 win. Image: Danny Dalton
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Jamaica jumped Wales early on their way to a 35-goal win in the first Pool C match on Day 2 in Cape Town. Image: Danny Dalton
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South Africa have shaken Sri Lanka to the tune of 55 goals in their second Pool C match. Tomorrow, they face Jamaica. Image: Danny Dalton
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A strong second half has given Scotland its first win of the World Cup, pipping Barbados by nine goals. Image: Danny Dalton
England have dispatched Malawi 62-39 on Day 2, putting on 36 goals to 19 across the middle two quarters. Image: Danny Dalton
Trinidad & Tobago have closed our the second day in Cape Town with a 13-goal win over Singapore. Image: Danny Dalton
Tables
| GROUP A | ||||
| 1 | . | Australia | 4 | 251% |
| 2 | . | Fiji | 2 | 99% |
| 3 | . | Tonga | 2 | 69% |
| 4 | . | Zimbabwe | 0 | 57% |
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| GROUP B | ||||
| 1 | . | England | 4 | 223% |
| 2 | . | Scotland | 2 | 103% |
| 3 | . | Malawi | 2 | 85% |
| 4 | . | Barbados | 0 | 50% |
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| GROUP C | ||||
| 1 | . | Jamaica | 4 | 277% |
| 2 | . | South Africa | 4 | 180% |
| 3 | . | Wales | 0 | 66% |
| 4 | . | Sri Lanka | 0 | 30% |
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| GROUP D | ||||
| 1 | . | New Zealand | 4 | 183% |
| 2 | . | Uganda | 2 | 135% |
| 3 | . | Trinidad & Tobago | 2 | 68% |
| 4 | . | Singapore | 0 | 57% |
DAY ONE
New Zealand have opened the 2023 Netball World Cup with a resounding 49-goal win over Trinidad & Tobago. Image: Danny Dalton
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Tonga Tala have fought off a fierce Fiji, taking a 56-51 victory to open their 2023 Netball World Cup campaign. Image: Danny Dalton
Australia overcame a brave start from Zimbabwe to register a 56-goal win to open their World Cup campaign. Image: Danny Dalton
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Uganda have accounted for Singapore 79-37 in their opening Pool D clash in Cape Town. Image: Danny Dalton
Moments from the 2023 Netball World Cup Opening Ceremony.#NWC2023
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Despite a fast start, South Africa couldn’t run away from Wales, settling for an 11-goal win in their first home World Cup match. Image: Danny Dalton
Jamaica have hit the highest score of the Netball World Cup so far, with a 105-25 drubbing of Sri Lanka. Image: Danny Dalton
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England have opened their World Cup account, handing out a 61-goal lesson to Barbados. Image: Danny Dalton
Malawi shocked Scotland with an 18-goal turnaround to claim a 55-49 win and close out Day 1. Image: Shaun Roy / NWC2023
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GROUP LADDERS
| GROUP A | ||||
| 1 | . | Australia | 2 | 287% |
| 2 | . | Tonga | 2 | 110% |
| 3 | . | Fiji | 0 | 91% |
| 4 | . | Zimbabwe | 0 | 35% |
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| GROUP B | ||||
| 1 | . | England | 2 | 310% |
| 2 | . | Malawi | 2 | 112% |
| 3 | . | Scotland | 0 | 89% |
| 4 | . | Barbados | 0 | 32% |
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| GROUP C | ||||
| 1 | . | Jamaica | 2 | 420% |
| 2 | . | South Africa | 2 | 122% |
| 3 | . | Wales | 0 | 82% |
| 4 | . | Sri Lanka | 0 | 24% |
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| GROUP D | ||||
| 1 | . | New Zealand | 2 | 281% |
| 2 | . | Uganda | 2 | 214% |
| 3 | . | Singapore | 0 | 47% |
| 4 | . | Trinidad & Tobago | 0 | 36% |
PREVIEW
Please check out some of our preview content in the lead up the tournament.
Here is our first Cape Town Wrap as we get set for Day one…
Here are our team previews for the World Cup, firstly Groups A & B, then groups C & D.
PUNDITS’ PREDICTIONS
Joining Netball Scoop’s Jenny Sinclair and Andrew Kennedy, are journalists Brittany Carter, Erin Delahunty, and Bridget Tunnicliffe. We also got the opinions of commentators Sue Gaudion, Jenny Woods, and Pamela Cookey, along with Manchester Thunder coach Karen Greig. Read on, to find out who they think will be on the podium in Cape Town.
DIAMONDS CHAT
Just before the Australian Diamonds flew to Cape Town, Jenny Sinclair caught up with four of their stars. Jamie-Lee Price, Kate Moloney, Sarah Klau and Paige Hadley shared a range of insights, from how their selection unfolded, to what they are expecting in Cape Town, the strengths of the Australian team, what it means to be a reserve, and what has lit the fire in their belly.
In Part 1, Jamie-Lee Price and Kate Moloney share their insights, and in Part 2, Sarah Klau and Paige Hadley.
JESS THIRLBY INTERVIEW
Jess Thirlby was announced as England’s head coach shortly after the 2019 Netball World Cup. Although her four year tenure has been interrupted by Covid, Thirlby chats about the road to the Netball World Cup, the disappointment of the last Commonwealth Games, England’s current strengths, and bringing two legends back into the fold.
NWC HISTORY
Take a look at what happened at each of the 15 World Cup tournaments so far, beginning with 1963 in Eastbourne, England.
If you want to delve deeper into World Cup history, check out our 12 page thread with, scores, stats, articles, photos, videos…
HOW TO WATCH
AFRICA:
South Africa, Malawi, Uganda and Zimbabwe – SuperSport and SABC
AMERICAS:
Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago and Barbados – Flow Sports
ASIA:
Australia – Foxtel and Kayo (finals also shown on SBS)
Sri Lanka and Singapore – NetballPass
EUROPE:
England, Wales and Scotland – Sky Sports UK (Day 4 onwards on the BBC)
OCEANIA:
New Zealand – Sky NZ (selected matches on Prime)
Fiji – Fiji TV
Tonga – NetballPass
SCHEDULE
Converting from South African times:
Jamaica: Subtract 7 hours
Barbados / T & T: Subtract 6 hours
United Kingdom: Subtract 1 hour
Malawi / Zimbabwe: No change
Uganda: Add 1 hour
Sri Lanka: Add 3 1/2 hours
Western Aust / Singapore: Add 6 hours
Central Aust: Add 7 1/2 hours
Eastern Aust: Add 8 hours
Fiji / New Zealand: Add 10 hours
Tonga: Add 11 hours
PRELIMINARIES STAGE ONE:
| Fri
28 July |
Session
1 |
9am | Court 1 | Group D | New Zealand | Trinidad & Tobago |
| 11am | Group A | Australia | Zimbabwe | |||
| Session
2 |
9am | Court 2 | Group A | Tonga | Fiji | |
| 11am | Group D | Uganda | Singapore | |||
| Session
3 |
4pm | Court 1 | Opening Ceremony | |||
| 6pm | Group C | South Africa | Wales | |||
| 8pm | Group B | England | Barbados | |||
| Session
4 |
6pm | Court 2 | Group C | Jamaica | Sri Lanka | |
| 8pm | Group B | Malawi | Scotland | |||
| Sat
29 July |
Session
5 |
9am | Court 1 | Group D | New Zealand | Uganda |
| 11am | Group A | Australia | Tonga | |||
| Session
6 |
9am | Court 2 | Group A | Zimbabwe | Fiji | |
| 11am | Group C | Jamaica | Wales | |||
| Session
7 |
4pm | Court 1 | Group C | South Africa | Sri Lanka | |
| 6pm | Group B | England | Malawi | |||
| Session
8 |
4pm | Court 2 | Group B | Scotland | Barbados | |
| 6pm | Group D | Trinidad & Tobago | Singapore |
| Sun
30 July |
Session
9 |
9am | Court 1 | Group A | Australia | Fifi |
| 11am | Group D | New Zealand | Singapore | |||
| Session
10 |
9am | Court 2 | Group C | Wales | Sri Lanka | |
| 11am | Group B | Malawi | Barbados | |||
| Session
11 |
4pm | Court 1 | Group B | England | Scotland | |
| 6pm | Group C | Jamaica | South Africa | |||
| Session
12 |
4pm | Court 2 | Group D | Uganda | Trinidad & Tobago | |
| 6pm | Group A | Tonga | Zimbabwe |
PRELIMINARIES STAGE TWO:
| Mon
31 July |
Session
13 |
9am | Court 1 | Group F | Australia | Scotland |
| 11am | Group G | Wales | New Zealand | |||
| Session
14 |
9am | Court 2 | Group E | Zimbabwe | Barbados | |
| 11am | Group F | Fiji | Malawi | |||
| Session
15 |
4pm | Court 1 | Group G | Jamaica | Uganda | |
| 6pm | Group G | Sth Africa | Trin & Tobago | |||
| Session
16 |
4pm | Court 2 | Group E | Singapore | Sri Lanka | |
| 6pm | Group F | Tonga | England |
| Tue
1 August |
Session
17 |
9am | Court 1 | Group E | Barbados | Sri Lanka |
| 11am | Group F | Australia | Malawi | |||
| Session 18 | 4pm | Court 1 | Group F | Tonga | Scotland | |
| 6pm | Group E | Zimbabwe | Singapore | |||
| 8pm | Group F | Fiji | England |
| Wed
2 August |
Session
19 |
9am | Court 1 | Group E | Zimbabwe | Sri Lanka |
| 11am | Group G | Wales | Uganda | |||
| Session
20 |
4pm | Court 1 | Group G | Jamaica | Trin & Tobago | |
| 6pm | Group G | Sth Africa | New Zealand | |||
| 8pm | Group E | Singapore | Barbados |
| Thursday 3 August | Session
21 |
9am | Court 1 | Group F | Australia | England |
| 11am | Group G | Jamaica | New Zealand | |||
| Session
22 |
9am | Court 2 | Group G | Wales | Trin & Tobago | |
| 11am | Group F | Fiji | Scotland | |||
| Session
23 |
4pm | Court 1 | Group G | Sth Africa | Uganda | |
| 6pm | Group F | Tonga | Malawi |
PLAYOFFS AND PLACINGS MATCHES:
| Fri
4 August |
Session
24 |
9am | Court 1 | 15/16
placing |
Singapore | Sri Lanka |
| 11am | 13/14
placing |
Zimbabwe | Barbados | |||
| Session
25 |
4pm | Court 1 | 5-8 Playoff | Malawi | Uganda | |
| 6pm | 5-8 Playoff | Sth Africa | Tonga |
| Sat
5 August |
Session
26 |
9am | Court 1 | 11/12
placing |
Fiji | Trin & Tobago |
| 11am | Semi-Final 1 | England | New Zealand | |||
| Session
27 |
4pm | Court 1 | Semi-Final 2 | Jamaica | Australia | |
| 6pm | 9/10
placing |
Scotland | Wales |
| Sun
6 August |
Session
28 |
9am | Court 1 | 7/8
placing |
Malawi | Tonga |
| 11am | 5/6 placing | Sth Africa | Uganda | |||
| Session
29 |
4pm | Court 1 | 3/4
Placing |
New Zealand | Jamaica | |
| 6pm | NWC
Final |
England | Australia |
TEAMS
GROUP A
GROUP B
GROUP C
GROUP D
UMPIRES
Netball World Cup. Image Danny Dalton
