Netball at the 1990 Commonwealth Games saw New Zealand host Australia in a one-off test match played at Auckland's Chase Stadium on 2 February 1990. Netball was only a demonstration sport and no medals were awarded. With a team coached by Margeret Corbett and captained by Michelle Fielke, Australia defeated New Zealand 53âÂÂ35. The New Zealand team were coached by Lyn Parker and captained by Julie Townsend. Netball would become an official Commonwealth Games sport in 1998.