Veteran Australian coach Rob Wright says last year's series flop against the Silver Ferns was a bad look for Jamaica and says they've found themselves in a tricky pool at July's Netball World Cup as a result.
to score 135 for 7. nat sciver brunt scored an unbeaten a0 as england knocked off the runs with 33 balls to spare. in the day s other match, defending champions australia thrashed new zealand by 97 runs. loughborough lightning won the opening game of the new netball super league season, beating team bath 86 52. the game was between two of the teams that made the competition s semi finals last year, with bath eventually finishing runners up. and defending champions manchester thunder closed the day in nottingham, beating the celtic dragons 68 42 in their opening game. thunders goal shooter lenize potgieter was the stand out with 46 goals. america s biggest sporting event of the year, the superbowl, takes place in arizona tonight. more than 120 million people are expected to watch the kansas city chiefs take on the philadelphia eagles. rhianna will perform at half time. 0ur sports correspondent
Analysis - A Silver Ferns' starting line up is emerging but it will need to be peaking for July's World Cup in South Africa if New Zealand wants to retain the title, writes Bridget Tunnicliffe.
In 2023 South Africa will host the Netball World Cup for the first time in its history, with the Proteas hoping to clinch their first world title on home soil. First, they must test their powers against the world’s best in the Quad Series.