England secured a commanding 94-32 victory against Tonga at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, setting a new national record for the highest score in a single match. By surpassing their previous benchmark of 89 goals set against Sri Lanka in 2002, the squad significantly bolstered their goal difference in a tight Pool A race.
Eleanor Cardwell led the charge for the Roses, contributing 54 goals from 60 attempts. Her clinical performance was supported by Sasha Glasgow and Ella Clark, who added 30 goals between them, while Olivia Tchine contributed 10. The victory leaves England level on points with South Africa and Australia, setting the stage for a crucial final group match against South Africa on Thursday.
Elsewhere, Scotland narrowly missed an upset against Jamaica, falling 45-43 in a hard-fought Pool B contest. Despite the loss, the performance marked a significant improvement from their 2022 meeting. Meanwhile, Wales saw their semi-final hopes extinguished following a 65-37 loss to New Zealand, and Northern Ireland suffered their fourth consecutive defeat against South Africa.
