Three Mavericks proudly represented their nations at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, producing standout performances on one of netball’s biggest stages. Jamie Golob helped South Africa secure a fifth-place finish, Cerys Cairns starred for hosts Scotland as they recorded their highest-ever Commonwealth Games finish in eighth, while Azara Wilmot enjoyed a dream senior debut and returned home with a historic silver medal as Jamaica reached their first-ever Commonwealth Games final.
Jamie Golob | South Africa | Defender | Mavericks NSL Squad
Game 1 | South Africa 65-44 Malawi
Jamie featured in South Africa’s opening Commonwealth Games victory as the SPAR Proteas produced a commanding defensive display to overcome Malawi. Entering the court during the second half, Jamie helped maintain South Africa’s intensity as they opened their campaign with a convincing 21-goal win.
Game 2 | South Africa 96-42 Tonga
South Africa made it back-to-back wins in emphatic style, recording their highest-ever Commonwealth Games score with a dominant victory over Tonga. Jamie played her part in another confident team performance as the Proteas remained unbeaten in Glasgow.
Game 3 | South Africa 70-38 Northern Ireland
Jamie returned to the starting seven as South Africa secured a third consecutive victory. The Mavericks defender was part of a dominant defensive unit that restricted Northern Ireland’s attacking opportunities, helping the Proteas maintain their perfect start to the tournament.
Game 4 | South Africa 47-57 Australia
South Africa suffered their first defeat of the competition despite a spirited second-half response against world number one Australia. Jamie battled throughout a physical contest as the Proteas claimed the third quarter and drew the fourth, but couldn’t overturn the first-half deficit.
Game 5 | South Africa 54-58 England
With a place in the semi-finals on the line, Jamie once again started for South Africa in a fiercely contested clash against England. The Proteas held a half-time lead before England edged ahead in the second half, ending South Africa’s hopes of reaching the medal matches.
Game 6 | South Africa 62-54 Uganda
Golob helped South Africa finish their Commonwealth Games campaign on a high as the Proteas defeated Uganda to secure fifth place. A composed all-round team performance ensured South Africa ended the tournament with four wins from six matches.
Photo Credit: Ben Lumley & Morgan Harlow
Azara Wilmot | Jamaica | Shooter | Mavericks NXT Gen Squad
Game 1 | Jamaica 81-22 Trinidad & Tobago
Azara enjoyed a dream senior international debut, producing a clinical shooting display as Jamaica opened their Commonwealth Games campaign with a commanding victory. The Mavericks shooter netted 33 goals to help the Sunshine Girls secure an emphatic 59-goal win.
Game 2 | Jamaica 48-53 New Zealand
Azara featured as Jamaica pushed world number two New Zealand in a closely fought contest. The Sunshine Girls trailed by just one goal at half-time and remained within touching distance throughout but ultimately fell to a narrow five-goal defeat.
Game 3 | Jamaica 55-49 Uganda
Jamaica returned to winning ways with a hard-fought victory over Uganda. Azara played her part as the Sunshine Girls battled back from an early deficit before pulling clear in the closing stages to secure their second Commonwealth Games win.
Game 4 | Jamaica 45-43 Scotland
In front of a passionate home crowd, Jamaica were pushed all the way by hosts Scotland. Azara helped the Sunshine Girls hold their nerve in a tense final quarter, sealing a narrow two-goal victory to keep their medal hopes firmly on track.
Game 5 | Jamaica 74-28 Wales
Jamaica booked their place in the semi-finals with a dominant display against Wales. Azara contributed to another polished attacking performance as the Sunshine Girls pulled away after half-time to secure a comprehensive 46-goal victory.
Semi-Final | Jamaica 53-52 Australia
History was made as Jamaica stunned Australia to reach their first-ever Commonwealth Games final. Azara was part of a resilient Sunshine Girls squad that edged a dramatic one-goal contest, ending Australia’s run of consecutive Commonwealth Games finals.
Final | Jamaica 48-56 New Zealand
Jamaica’s historic campaign ended with a silver medal after falling to New Zealand in the gold medal match. Despite missing out on the title, Azara completed a memorable first senior tournament, returning home as a Commonwealth Games silver medallist.
Photo Credit: Lintao Zhang & Morgan Harlow
Cerys Cairns | Scotland | Shooter | Mavericks NXT Gen Squad
Game 1 | Scotland 44-74 New Zealand
Cerys made her Commonwealth Games debut as hosts Scotland opened their campaign against world number two New Zealand. Despite the defeat, the Thistles produced one of their highest-ever scores against the Silver Ferns, showing plenty of attacking promise throughout.
Game 2 | Scotland 56-47 Wales
Scotland secured their first victory of the tournament with an impressive performance against Wales. Cerys played her part as the Thistles controlled the contest from the opening quarter to delight a sold-out home crowd.
Game 3 | Scotland 77-27 Trinidad & Tobago
The Thistles produced a record-breaking display to claim their biggest-ever Commonwealth Games victory. Cerys contributed to a dominant attacking performance as Scotland recorded their highest-ever Games score and secured back-to-back Commonwealth Games wins for the first time.
Game 4 | Scotland 43-45 Jamaica
Scotland came within touching distance of a famous upset against Jamaica in one of the matches of the tournament. Cerys helped the Thistles battle back to level the scores in the final quarter before Jamaica edged a dramatic two-goal victory.
Game 5 | Scotland 56-65 Uganda
Scotland’s hopes of a fifth-place finish came to an end despite a spirited second-half comeback against Uganda. Cerys featured as the Thistles outscored their opponents after the break, but were unable to recover from a slow start.
Game 6 | Scotland 47-54 Malawi
Cerys concluded her first Commonwealth Games campaign as Scotland faced Malawi in the seventh-place play-off. Although the Thistles fell short, they secured their highest-ever Commonwealth Games finish, ending the tournament in eighth place.
Photo Credit: Ben Lumley
Standout Moments
Azara Wilmot claims Commonwealth Games silver – Azara helped Jamaica reach a historic first-ever Commonwealth Games final, becoming part of the first Sunshine Girls squad to eliminate Australia at the semi-final stage.
Senior debut for Sunshine Girl #164 – Azara made her senior international debut against Trinidad & Tobago, marking the occasion with an impressive 33-goal performance.
Cerys Cairns makes Commonwealth Games history – Cerys scored 50 goals against Trinidad & Tobago, setting a new Commonwealth Games record for the most goals scored by a Goal Attack in a single match (according to Netball Scoop, 2026).
Jamie Golob leads South Africa – Jamie captained the SPAR Proteas against Northern Ireland, showcasing her leadership on one of netball’s biggest international stages.