Cardiff Metropolitan University student-athlete Asa Tribe has reached a major milestone in his cricketing journey after earning selection for the England Lions , marking a remarkable rise from his early development at Cyncoed to the international representative stage. Tribe, who has progressed through the Cardiff Met – UCCE pathway, has been a standout performer throughout his time within the university setup. His selection for the England Lions reflects years of consisten

Cardiff Metropolitan University has become the first university in Wales to partner with PlayerData to introduce industry-leading GPS technology into both student learning and athlete development. PlayerData provides Elite level performance tracking, and partners with over 1,500 professional sports clubs, including Premier League football teams such as Bournemouth and Crystal Palace. The collaboration will see GPS tracking and performance data integrated into the Sport

Cardiff Metropolitan University RFC is proud to celebrate another incredible milestone for the club, as former Archer Josh Carrington made his Gallagher Premiership Rugby debut for Bristol Bears . Carrington, who was a standout performer for Cardiff Met in BUCS Super Rugby , featured for the Bears in their clash against Leicester Tigers , marking his first appearance in the top tier of English rugby. His debut highlighted by an impressive performance and a try represents a

Cardiff Metropolitan University has announced the appointment of former Wales international and British & Irish Lion Dai Young as its new Head of Performance Rugby. Young, who earned 51 caps for Wales and toured twice with the Lions, joins Cardiff Met with over 30 years of experience at the highest levels of the game, both as a player and a coach. His new role will see him lead the rugby programme across the University, building on Cardiff Met’s proud tradition and shaping t

A new gym‑access initiative led by Clara Mountford Jones , a Met Community (Cardiff Met Sport) staff member, is helping refugees, asylum seekers, and local residents in Splott build healthier lifestyles and stronger connections across the community. Growing Demand Sparks Action Community consultation at Oasis Splott revealed that gym activity and swimming were among the most requested opportunities. While exploring options, Clara identified that the national Better Health sc

Cardiff Metropolitan University has partnered with premium fitness brand Built for Athletes to launch a bespoke, limited-edition backpack designed specifically for student-athletes. This collaboration brings together two organisations united by a commitment to high performance, innovation, and supporting the next generation of athletes. The maroon and gold bags, available with either an ArcHER or Archer patch, are now on sale exclusively to Cardiff Met students, staff and