8.23pmFun facts and quarter time statsBy Bit of a fun fact for our readers back home. Sasha Glasgow (perfect name for this location) is an English-Australian netball player who usually plays for West Coast Fever.But today she’s playing for England and is fighting hard against our Aussie girls.The fiery opening quarter was arm-wrestle, with both displaying more physicality and pressure than their previous matches.8.20pmQuarter time: Diamonds lead but Roses fight backBy Roy WardThe Diamonds have earned their 18-11 lead at the first change but the Roses did well to fight back into the contest during the second part of the quarter.Bringing Lois Pearson into goal attack in place of Sasha Glasgow has given the Roses much more movement in the goal circle.England’s defence has frustrated the Diamonds at times with the way they clog the middle corridor but Liz Watson and Kate Moloney have patiently waited for chances to lob the ball high to Garbin or shift sides.My favourite play of the term was Moloney setting a perfectly timed body screen outside the circle allowing Garvin to dive unmanned to the hoop where she scored.The contest between Courtney Bruce and Olivia Tchine remains a little niggly and very physical. It’s a must-watch, like this match.8.10pmDream start for DiamondsBy Roy WardThe Diamonds couldn’t have asked for a better start with Sophie Garbin firing the reigning champions to a 11-4 lead over England.The commentators noticed Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich even cracked a smile at one stage during the opening minutes while Jo Weston’s intercept and a deflection from Jamie-Lee Price showed how active the Diamonds have been when defending.Veteran goal keeper Courtney Bruce has been very vocal about the level of physicality that is being allowed but, to me, the tempo and tenure of this match is exactly what Australia would want.Diamonds 11-4 England with six mins to go in Q1.7.59pm‘Spicy’ from the start as Diamonds, Roses face offBy Hi folks. I’m here at the Hydro in Glasgow, where our Aussie Diamonds are ready to take on the England Roses – in what many have dubbed a preview match for the gold medal.The crowd is absolutely packed, and with under 10 minutes to go, spectators are still piling in.The Diamonds huddle up during the win over Tonga.Getty ImagesThere’s definitely an English majority here today, with many fans proudly wearing red and white merch.7.44pmAussies step in the ring to begin boxing campaignBy Good evening, readers as the action at the Games continues.I’ll be bringing you updates from the Glasgow International Arena later this evening, where Australia’s Jesse Moore and Ritam Malik will be competing in the men’s all-around final.Ritam Malik of Australia trains on rings.Getty ImagesBut before then, we’ve got a few of our Aussie boxers stepping into the ring for the first time these Games.7.28pmFans pack in for bumper morning at the poolBy Morning all. On deck at the pool for day three.The line to get in for spectators was at least 100 metres long.Gold medallist Mollie O’Callaghan of Team Australia acknowledges the fans during the Women’s 200m Freestyle Medal.Getty ImagesIt will be a full house on an overcast Saturday morning in Glasgow.7.11pmThey won gold together at the last Commonwealth Games. Now they don’t talkBy Matthew Richardson went on holiday after winning bronze with the Australian men’s sprint at the 2024 Olympics in Paris and just never came back.At least, that’s how former teammate Leigh Hoffman described Richardson’s controversial defection from Australia to England following the last Olympics, as the two prepare to face each other at the Commonwealth Games velodrome in Glasgow.Matthew Glaetzer, Leigh Hoffman and Matthew Richardson after winning bronze at the 2024 Olympics.Eddie Jim“We’d never experienced something like that before. You know, you grow up racing someone, and you think you’re both Aussie, but then he’s not,” Hoffman said.6.40pmEnglish gymnast released from hospital after frightening fallBy GLASGOW: English gymnast Gabriel Langton has been released from hospital after a frightening fall during the men’s team final at the Commonwealth Games on Friday.The 18-year-old received extensive treatment before being stretchered from the arena after missing a grab during his high bar routine and landing on his head and neck.Gabriel Langton of England.Getty Images“Gabriel was transferred to the hospital as a precautionary measure overnight and underwent multiple scans today, with very positive results,” England team management said in a statement on Saturday. “Thankfully, he has been cleared of any serious injury complications and will be discharged to return to the team hotel this evening.“He is in good spirits and hugely grateful for the many messages of support and the excellent care provided by the medical teams. He is looking forward to being reunited with the team to celebrate his silver medal.”6.26pmNever too early for a Diamonds, Roses clashBy Roy WardThe Diamonds and English Roses are used to facing each other deep into Commonwealth Games or World Cup tournaments.By deep, I mean semi-finals or medal matches, but a quirk of this year’s schedule means they are facing off on the second day of the tournament in what should be a treat for fans after a one-sided opening day of the competition on Saturday AEST.Sophie Garbin shoots against Tonga.Getty ImagesAustralia beat Tonga 99-38 and England defeated Northern Ireland 83-34 in a sign of how sharp both squads are ahead of this match but it will be telling which side lifts their levels quickest as the tempo of this match will be several rungs higher than yesterday.According to Netball Australia, this will be the Diamonds’ 50th match in the Commonwealth Games, which is a credit to the way the sport has gone from a demonstration sport in 1990 to one of the marquee events now.6.13pmWhat to watch out for todayBy 1 of 2