Commonwealth Games 2026: New Zealand defeat England in netball semi; athletics and boxing updates
New Zealand defeated England in the netball semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, while athletics and boxing produced notable results on Saturday. In track action Nathan Maguire claimed victory in the men's 1500m T54 final, and the boxing schedule moved into its final day with a slate of championship bouts.
Saturday’s events unfolded across venues in Glasgow, with updates arriving throughout the day from multiple disciplines. The women’s 54kg boxing final is due to start just after 11am, pitting Scarlett Savannah Delgado against Preeti Preeti, and representing the first of 14 finals on boxing’s final day at this year’s Games. Netball’s knockout phase continued to draw attention after New Zealand advanced past England to the tournament’s closing rounds.
The netball semi-final win for New Zealand ended England’s run in the competition and set up a final appearance for the New Zealand side. The match reinforced New Zealand’s status among the favourites in the tournament, while England will regroup after the disappointment of elimination at the semi-final stage.
Boxing’s schedule on Saturday is headlined by the women’s 54kg bout between Scarlett Savannah Delgado and Preeti Preeti, with organisers noting the first blows will be exchanged just after 11am in what is the opening contest of 14 finals on the sport’s concluding day at the Games. Those finals complete the boxing programme for this edition of the Commonwealth Games and will decide the remaining weight-class champions.
In wheelchair racing, Nathan Maguire produced a decisive move in the final lap of the men’s 1500m T54 to take gold. Daniel Sidbury (England) finished second to take silver, while Sam Rizzo (Australia) secured the bronze medal, completing the podium for the event.
Reflecting on the race, Nathan Maguire said: "I was so boxed. And then I felt like Moses – it just parted and I got through. I don’t know how it happened!"
Nathan Maguire added: "There was a little bit of panic. When I heard the bell (for the last lap) I thought, ‘Oh my god, I’m so stuck.’ I dropped them a lot more than I expected!"
Across Glasgow, athletics and cycling continued to contribute to the day’s headlines as the Games progress, with multiple finals and medal contests scheduled. Boxing’s 14 finals will conclude that sport’s programme, while other disciplines remain in contention for medals and momentum as the event proceeds.