2024 Vitality Netball Nations Cup – Eng / Aus / NZ / Uga (Jan)

The world cup was only 5 years ago kwkiwi. Actually 4 1/2 really.

A good competitive opening quarter here with NZ just edging in front late to go in at 1/4 time up 16-14

Nweke 10/12 (83%)
Malesala 6/6 (100%)

Cholhok 11/11 (100%)
Eyaru 3/3 (100%)

NZ takes third place with a 62-57 win over Uganda. Grace Nweke scored 50 goals and Mary Cholhok 45.

The Silver Ferns won both clashes between the two teams by the same margin of 5 goals.

1/4 time: AUS 17-13

A near flawless first Q from Australia as they shot out to a 7 goal lead at one stage, before the Roses pegged them back late. Good quality game.

Garbin 10/10 (100%)
Dwyer 7/8 (88%)

Cardwell 6/6 (100%)
Housby 7/7 (100%)

1/2 time: AUS 35-25

Garbin 18/18 (100%)
Dwyer 17/19 (89%)

Glasgow 4/5 (80%)
Housby 15/16 (94%)

A terrific first half from the Diamonds who look very slick. The shooting combo of Garbin/Dwyer in particular looking strong. Turnovers 10-6 against Eng.

3/4 time: AUS 53-35

Well, what can I say. At the moment, this is just a relentless green and gold wave rushing down court. The Roses have no answer.

Garbin 31/32 (97%)
Dwyer 22/25 (88%)

Cardwell 9/9 (100%)
Housby 21/22 (95%)
Glasgow 5/7 (71%)