England lose to Australia in series opener

The first game of England’s three-match Test series in Australia ends in a 70-57 defeat by the world champions in Adelaide.

Beth Cobden won a Commonwealth Games gold with England in 2018 The first game of England’s three-match Test series in Australia ended in a 70-57 defeat by the world champions in Adelaide. Australia remained in control throughout the game, only being outscored in the third quarter, 18-15. The Roses, who were denied a first World Cup by Australia in last year’s final, remained competitive throughout despite fielding an inexperienced side that included debutant Lois Pearson, but never led at the end of any quarter. England last defeated the 12-time world champions in the pool stage of last year’s World Cup in Cape Town. Their last meeting came in January when the world number ones narrowly defeated the Roses at the Nations Cup. “We had chances to come back, especially in that third quarter,” England captain Helen Housby told Sky Sports. “We showed glimpses of some really good stuff, it is now just about solidifying our combinations and get used to playing at this level, as a lot of our girls haven’t played at this level. “We showed some really good stuff and need to be more consistent.” The second game will be played in Sydney on Sunday, with the final fixture taking place in Bendigo, Victoria, on Wednesday. England will then travel to New Zealand for another three-match series, which starts on 29 September in Auckland. Women’s T20 World Cup: England strike against South Africa Kane injury update plus verdict announced in Man City’s APT Premier League legal case Verdict in Man City case over Premier League commercial rules Twisting, gripping legal drama featuring Adeel Akhtar A trial unfolds when a climate activist identifies a policeman after a fatal hit and run Does the 5 second rule really exist? Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain tackle the 5 second rule and if it is safe to eat food off the floor Kit Harington stars in the new series of Industry Plunge into the unrelenting, seductive world of high finance The perfect graph, but is it accurate? A portfolio manager comes across the perfect graph and wonders whether there is something behind it Who is your Premier League club’s most irreplaceable player? ‘Too much class’ – Red Roses outplay world champions New Zealand. Video’Too much class’ – Red Roses outplay world champions New Zealand How ‘coasting’ Spurs lost ‘a game of two halves’ VideoHow ‘coasting’ Spurs lost ‘a game of two halves’ Wyatt-Hodge top scores as England beat Bangladesh. VideoWyatt-Hodge top scores as England beat Bangladesh ‘Outstanding skill’ – French scores excellent try in Wigan win. Video’Outstanding skill’ – French scores excellent try in Wigan win How Slot tightened Liverpool’s defence to power title bid How penalty decisions shaped Everton v Newcastle – analysis. VideoHow penalty decisions shaped Everton v Newcastle – analysis Why ‘face of baseball’ is on cusp of global stardom Tragedy to triumph – how O’Connell helped Vikings overcome team-mate’s death The Englishman who saved Udinese, and the legends reviving them Nominate your Unsung Hero for 2024 ‘I gave everything to boxing and still have nothing’ ‘Am I a pioneer?’ The Lionesses’ first black player The best photos from the summer of cricket © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.

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