The Vitality Roses play three matches in Australia and a further three Tests against New Zealand; Jess Thirlby's England side are currently third in the world; watch every match live for free on the Sky Sports YouTube channel
Wednesday 25 September 2024 11:40, UK
After a narrow 2-1 series defeat to Australia, the Vitality Roses head to New Zealand to take on another of the world's top teams, with every Test match live on Sky Sports and for free via our live YouTube stream.
Jess Thirlby named a squad of 15 players for the tour, containing three Tests in Australia and a further three in New Zealand, with Fran Williams set to captain England, supported by Beth Cobden and Helen Housby.
England began their three-match tour of Australia at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre where they were beaten 70-57, before claiming a thrilling 61-59 victory in Sydney.
However, they were denied a historic series win by a 69-56 defeat in the deciding match in Bendigo, with the Vitality Roses now travelling to New Zealand to contest the Taini Jamison Trophy.
The series opener is held at The Trusts Arena in Auckland on September 29 ahead of further matches at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua on October 2 and the ILT Stadium Southland on October 6, with all three starting at 7.35am.
All six matches will be live on Sky Sports, with coverage on Sky Sports Mix and - for free - on the Sky Sports YouTube channel.
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 | Full repeat
September 29 - New Zealand vs England, first Test, Auckland - Live from 7.35am
October 2 - New Zealand vs England, second Test, Porirua - Live from 7.35am
October 6 - New Zealand vs England, third Test, Invercargill - Live from 7.35am
As of September 17: Imogen Allison, Eleanor Cardwell (Australia series only), Amy Carter, Beth Cobden, Funmi Fadoju, Alice Harvey, Helen Housby, Hannah Joseph, Berri Neil, Lois Pearson, Razia Quashie, Ellie Rattu, Jessica Shaw, Liv Tchine, Francesca Williams
England last met both Australia and New Zealand at the Vitality Netball Nations Cup (VNNC) in January, where they were narrowly defeated 61-59 by Australia in the group-stage match.
Against New Zealand, England picked up a 58-57 win in a thrilling match that was decided in the final seconds. England were then convincingly beaten 69-49 by Australia in a one-sided final, having also lost the Netball World Cup final the previous year.
The Taini Jamison Trophy is hosted annually by New Zealand and named in honour of their former head coach, with England claiming a 2-1 series victory in the 2021 edition before the Black Ferns edged last year's series by the same margin.
Watch the Vitality Roses' tour of Australia and New Zealand live on Sky Sports. The third match is live on Wednesday on Sky Sports Mix and - for free - on the Sky Sports YouTube channel. Stream netball and more sport with NOW.
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