Netball World Cup 2027 qualifying matches took place over the weekend at the Playsport Arena in East Kilbride, with Scotland securing a strong victory over Northern Ireland in their match. Scotland scored a record 67 points against Northern Ireland, who managed 43, marking the highest score ever recorded for Scotland in a qualifier. This result strengthens Scotland's position as they aim to qualify for the Netball World Cup in Sydney in 2024. The competition is part of a regional qualification process, with three European teams set to join England in the global tournament. In the other Saturday match, Wales defeated the Republic of Ireland 76-33, keeping their own hopes of qualification alive. The final two European spots will be decided on Sunday, when Wales will face Scotland and Northern Ireland will play the Republic of Ireland. The outcome of these matches may depend not just on the final scores but also on goal averages from all games, adding an extra layer of strategy to the final day. The tournament began on Friday with Northern Ireland narrowly defeating Wales 50-49, while Scotland impressed with an 84-29 win over the Republic of Ireland. Scotland's performance continued into Saturday's match, where they faced a determined Northern Ireland team. The first quarter saw Northern Ireland take a slight lead, but Scotland responded strongly in the second quarter. Fionnuala Toner of Northern Ireland was sent off, and Scotland took advantage, increasing their lead to 35-20 by halftime. Despite a slight reduction in their deficit in the third quarter, Northern Ireland could only cut Scotland's lead by one goal, with the score at 47-33 after the third period. Scotland maintained their dominance in the final quarter, securing a decisive victory. With the qualification race heating up, the final matches on Sunday will determine which two teams from Europe will join England in the Netball World Cup next year.