Netball at the 1998 Commonwealth Games


Netball at the 1998 Commonwealth Games was the inaugural netball tournament at the Commonwealth Games. Twelve teams, including the hosts Malaysia, featured in a series of matches played in September 1998, at Juara Stadium in Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Kiara Sports Complex. With a team captained by Vicki Wilson, featuring Liz Ellis, Kathryn Harby, Simone McKinnis, Sharelle McMahon, Shelley O'Donnell and Carissa Tombs and coached by Jill McIntosh, Australia won the tournament after defeating New Zealand 42–39 in the gold medal match. England finished the tournament in third place after defeating South Africa 56–54 in the bronze medal match. The final and Australia's semi-final against South Africa were broadcast on Nine's Wide World of Sports.