Vitality Roses in New Zealand: England seal Taini Jamison Trophy with another stunning win
Vitality Roses take unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series against New Zealand to secure the Taini Jamison Trophy; watch the third Test live on Sunday from 7.30am on Sky Sports Mix and – for free – on the Sky Sports YouTube channel
Vitality Roses claimed a stunning 59-55 victory against New Zealand to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series and secure the Taini Jamison Trophy.
Jess Thirlby’s side lifted the Taini Jamison Trophy for the first time since 2021 thanks to a monumental victory in Porirua on Wednesday.
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Both teams made a speedy start but it was the home side who took the early lead at the end of the first quarter 16-13.
Some accurate long-range shooting from Helen Housby helped bring the Vitality Roses to within one as the Silver Ferns took a 28-27 lead into the break.
Imo Allison and Housby were connecting beautifully, while goal attack Lois Pearson added to New Zealand’s woes in a devastating third quarter as the Vitality Roses pushed ahead 45-40.
The visitors maintained their lead in the final quarter to seal a superb 59-55 success with Liv Tchine shining bright with 41 goals from 46 attempts.
The Vitality Roses were 1-0 up after a narrow one-goal win in Sunday’s series opener, where England held on in the final quarter to claim an epic 59-58 victory.
The tight success follows England’s win by the same margin against New Zealand in the Vitality Netball Nations Cup earlier this year and a hard-fought series between the two nations in 2023.
Tale of the Tape
Vitality Roses fixtures and results (all live on Sky Sports)
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 Test, Invercargill – Live from 7.35am
Watch the Vitality Roses’ tour of Australia and New Zealand live on Sky Sports. The next match is live on Sunday from 7.30am on Sky Sports Mix and – for free – on the Sky Sports YouTube channel. Stream netball and more sport with NOW.
