New Zealand’s Silver Ferns overpowered Jamaica to win the Commonwealth Games netball gold medal, ending a prolonged title drought. The victory broke a streak of finals without a championship for the Ferns.
In the bronze medal playoff, Australia beat England 68-50. The England head coach said she will step back and reflect after the heavy loss. Australia’s win drew a divided fan reaction, with supporters puzzling over a star player’s absence from the contest.