Netball World Cup final LIVE: England vs Australia latest updates

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England are set to take on Australia in the Netball World Cup final as they aim to become the only nation other than Australia or New Zealand to lift the trophy in the modern era.

England will be full of confidence after securing wins against both Australia and now New Zealand for the first time at a World Cup, having beaten the former 56-55 in the group stages on Thursday.

Their semi-final against the Silver Ferns hung in the balance going into the final quarter with the scores locked at 32-32. The decisive moment came with four minutes remaining with England 41-40 ahead when Fran Williams made a brilliant clean intercept to help the Roses extend their lead and see out a 46-40 win.

Australia have won the World Cup a record 11 times and reached the final after beating Jamaica 57-54.

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NETBALL WORLD CUP FINAL – LIVE

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Netball World Cup Live – England 45-61 Australia

There’s nothing England can do in the final few minutes and Australia continue to pile on the points in the final minutes.

With that, the full-time whistle goes and AUSTRALIA ARE THE NETBALL WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS!

Ben Fleming6 August 2023 18:37

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Netball World Cup Live – England 44-58 Australia (Q4)

The England players look out on their feet now on the court as Australia continue to pile on the points and find the turnovers. The lead is now 14 with two minutes left.

Ben Fleming6 August 2023 18:34

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Netball World Cup Live – England 44-55 Australia (Q4)

Garbin continues her fantastic performance in attack for Australia as they continue to keep England at arm’s length.

Cardwell with an uncharacteristic miss for England and the expression on her face says it all…it’s not going to be their day.

Ben Fleming6 August 2023 18:33

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Netball World Cup Live – England 41-52 Australia (Q4)

Under seven minutes to go and England trail by 11. Australia remain calm and composed and they look on course to see this game out.

Ben Fleming6 August 2023 18:29

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Netball World Cup Live – England 40-50 Australia (Q4)

England need the perfect quarter to try and fashion a way back into this final and so far there’s just too many mistakes in possession.

They are into the forties but still some way behind Australia and it’s another interception from Bruce out wide! Superb defence once again from the Diamonds as they repel another Roses attack.

Ben Fleming6 August 2023 18:26

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Netball World Cup Live – England 39-50 Australia (Q4)

Big tip from England! They lose possession of the ball but Pitman works hard to win it back and Cardwell converts unopposed. Now what can they do on Australian possession?

Ben Fleming6 August 2023 18:23

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Netball World Cup Live – England 37-48 Australia (Q4)

Underway in the final quarter as Australia make the first vital turnover! Plenty of calm in the way they are moving the ball – certainly no rush with a ten-point lead.

Austin converts to maintain her 100% shooting record this game and move Australia further ahead.

Ben Fleming6 August 2023 18:22

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Netball World Cup Live – England 36-46 Australia (End of Q3)

A score right at the death for Australia as the third quarter comes to an end and it’s far from the quarter that England would have wanted.

They started with a four-point deficit and end with a ten-point deficit. Some superb pressure from the Diamonds cut the options for the Roses and forced a few too many mistakes from England.

A seismic final quarter now required for England if they are to overturn this scoreline.

Ben Fleming6 August 2023 18:18

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Netball World Cup Live – England 32-42 Australia

Garbin has been inspired since coming off the bench as she nets two in quick succession to establish a ten-point lead for Australia.

England make a change as Chelsea Pitman comes onto the court.

Ben Fleming6 August 2023 18:14

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Netball World Cup Live – England 31-38 Australia

Australia are really starting to marshall this centre court with the Roses having to work hard for every single pass. Brazill gets a tip but it goes out of court.

England recycle the ball and it’s wonderful from Cardwell who shoots off balance – with only one foot on the ground – but still manages to find the net before she falls out of the court. Superb stuff but work still to be done for the Roses.

Ben Fleming6 August 2023 18:12

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