Vitality Roses claimed a surprising 59-55 victory in opposition to New Zealand to take an unassailable 2-0 lead within the three-Check collection and safe the Taini Jamison Trophy.
Jess Thirlby’s facet lifted the Taini Jamison Trophy for the primary time since 2021 because of a monumental victory in Porirua on Wednesday.
Each groups made a speedy begin but it surely was the house facet who took the early lead on the finish of the primary quarter 16-13.
Some correct long-range capturing from Helen Housby helped deliver the Vitality Roses to inside one because the Silver Ferns took a 28-27 lead into the break.
Imo Allison and Housby have been connecting superbly, whereas objective assault Lois Pearson added to New Zealand’s woes in a devastating third quarter because the Vitality Roses pushed forward 45-40.
The guests maintained their lead within the last quarter to seal an outstanding 59-55 success with Liv Tchine shining vibrant with 41 objectives from 46 makes an attempt.
The Vitality Roses have been 1-0 up after a slim one-goal win in Sunday’s collection opener, the place England held on within the last quarter to assert an epic 59-58 victory.
The tight success follows England’s win by the identical margin in opposition to New Zealand within the Vitality Netball Nations Cup earlier this 12 months and a hard-fought collection between the 2 nations in 2023.
Story of the Tape
Vitality Roses fixtures and outcomes (all reside on Sky Sports activities)
September 19 – Australia 70-57 England – Report | Highlights | Full repeat
September 22 – Australia 59-61 England – Report | Highlights | Full repeat
September 25 – Australia 69-56 England – Report | Highlights | Full repeat
September 29 – New Zealand 58-59 England – Report | Highlights | Full repeat
October 2 – New Zealand 55-59 England – Full repeat
October 6 – New Zealand vs England, third Check, Invercargill – Stay from 7.35am
Watch the Vitality Roses’ tour of Australia and New Zealand reside on Sky Sports activities. The subsequent match is reside on Sunday from 7.30am on Sky Sports activities Combine and – totally free – on the Sky Sports activities YouTube channel. Stream netball and extra sport with NOW.
