Netball World Cup: Scotland & Northern Ireland qualify for 2027 occasion

Scotland and Northern Ireland secured qualification for the Netball World Cup after a three-day occasion in East Kilbride.

The high two sides from the four-team event gained their spots within the finals, which happen in Sydney, Australia, with Wales and Republic of Ireland failing to qualify.

Northern Ireland’s emphatic 73-50 win within the early match on Sunday meant they might qualify ought to Scotland win or draw, whereas Wales’ solely path to qualification was via a victory over Scotland.

Heading into the ultimate match of the event between the Scots and Welsh, the occasion hosts had their spot within the finals secured except Wales gained with an awesome factors haul and Scotland ran out 55-48 victors.

The World Cup runs from 25 August-5 September 2027.