Commonwealth Games 2026: England netball team beat Malawi

England bounced back from a tough loss to world number one Australia with a 73-38 win over Malawi at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

had no hangover from Lost to Australia 66-47 England led 18-9 in the first quarter.

England continued to maintain their advantage before heading into the final quarter to see Malawi score just five points to the Roses’ 18.

Goal shooter Eleanor Cardwell proved to be an influential replacement, netting all 21 of her shots after her introduction in the second half.

The Roses are third in Pool A behind defending champions Australia and South Africa.

They face Tonga next Wednesday at 16:00 BST before playing South Africa – their opponents for a place in the semi-finals – on Thursday at 21:00 BST.

England will be looking to reclaim the gold they won in 2018 but have a tough preparation for the tournament.

Jess Thirlby Step down as head coach In March, due to family reasons, assistant Anna Stembridge took over interim duties, while Helen Housby and injured Natalie Metcalfe 10 of the Roses’ 12-man squad made their Commonwealth debuts in Glasgow.

Northern Ireland, who have lost their two matches so far, will take on Tonga in the other Pool A match on Tuesday.