England’s hopes of securing a historic series win in Australia were ended by a 69-56 defeat to the hosts in the third Test.
Jess Thirlby’s side had forced a series decider courtesy of a 61-59 victory over the world champions in Sydney last Sunday, their first against the Diamonds on their own soil since the 2018 Commonwealth Games final.
But after establishing a 30-24 lead at half time, Australia pushed on to secure a hard-fought 13-point win over the Roses and with it the series as well.
England now head to New Zealand for another three-match series which starts on Sunday in Auckland, with all three Tests live on Sky Sports.
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Vitality Roses fixtures and results (all live on Sky Sports)
September 19 – Australia 70-57 England – Report | Highlights | Full repeat
September 22 – Australia 59-61 England – Report | Highlights | Full repeat
September 25 – Australia 69-56 England – Full repeat
September 29 – New Zealand vs England, first Test, Auckland – Live from 7.35am
October 2 – New Zealand vs England, second Test, Porirua – Live from 7.35am
October 6 – New Zealand vs England, third Test, Invercargill – Live from 7.35am