Day Nine of the Commonwealth Games: Netball semis and crucial bowls clashes in Glasgow
The Commonwealth Games entered day nine in Glasgow with netball semifinals featuring Australia versus Jamaica and New Zealand versus England, while bowls events progressed with several key matches.
Day nine of the 2026 Commonwealth Games saw the netball semifinals kick off at The Hydro in Glasgow, where the Australian Diamonds are set to challenge Jamaica's Sunshine Girls later, while New Zealand's Silver Ferns currently lead England's Roses 29-24 at halftime. The victors of both matches will compete for gold on Saturday, with the losers contesting the bronze. In lawn bowls, Australia’s Corey Wedlock and Aaron Teys will take on New Zealand in the men's pairs, and defending champion Ellen Fife will play Cook Islands' Emily Jim, needing a win and a favorable shot-difference.
Para-bowls pairs featuring Damien Delgado with James Reynolds and Louise Hoskins with Serena Bonnell are also slated, each aiming to secure semifinal positions. Additional events across athletics, boxing, judo and track cycling continue alongside the netball and bowls action, keeping the medal race intense.
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