This week pupils from two local primary schools laced up their trainers to take part in a vibrant Mini London Marathon in Schools event at Cyncoed Campus, held just one day after the iconic London Marathon itself. The event formed part of a national initiative led by the London Marathon Foundation, designed to encourage children to be physically active by completing a two mile “Mini Marathon” within their school setting or local community. To bring the experience to life, sch

Laura Shanahan’s role in shaping Welsh basketball has grown beyond her playing abilities. The Archers' captain has taken up the position of Women’s Head Coach for Wales ahead of the upcoming 3x3 Commonwealth qualifiers. In doing so, Shanahan becomes a key player in the development of a pivotal part of the Welsh basketball program. Shanahan in action for the Archers The selection of Shanahan for this position shows both her experience and the high regard in which she is held

Cardiff Met FC Women have secured promotion back to the Genero Adran Premier at the first attempt, completing a remarkable response to last season’s relegation. Photos by Steve Williams Photography The Archers beat Connah’s Quay Nomads on penalties at Park Avenue on Sunday to confirm their return to the top tier, adding the promotion play-off title to an outstanding league campaign in which they lost just once. For a team that began the season with clear targets and a point t

The next generation of girls’ basketball was celebrated at Archers Arena as the annual all-girls festival returned for another inspiring day of sport, development and connection. Delivered in collaboration with Basketball Wales through the Her World, Her Rules initiative, the event welcomed more than 100 girls for a packed programme of on-court activity, workshops and development opportunities. The day was led by the fabulous Elen Morris-Mullins, Basketball Coordinator at Car

Cardiff Met student-athlete Freya Bell marked a major milestone in her rugby career after making her senior Wales debut against England in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations at Ashton Gate. Bell, who studies BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Education and Health at Cardiff Met, came off the bench in the 72nd minute as Wales faced the Red Roses in front of a record crowd in Bristol. England went on to win 62-24, continuing their remarkable winning run in the Championship, but Wales pro

Cardiff Met alumnus Asa Tribe continued his impressive start to the County Championship season with an unbeaten half-century for Glamorgan at Sophia Gardens. Asa Tribe in action, photo courtesy of Glamorgan Cricket The Jersey-born batter, who has emerged as one of the most exciting young players in the county game, made 67 not out as Glamorgan held out for a draw against Leicestershire in Division One of the Rothesay County Championship. Coming in during Glamorgan’s second i

Cardiff Met Surf produced a strong showing at the BUCS Surfing Championships, with Archers competing across the men’s and women’s competitions in challenging conditions at Fistral Beach. Cian Ridgard in action. Photos from Charlie Sharples (@csharp_j) and BUCSsport. The opening day brought testing surf, with large 5-7ft swells and onshore winds making conditions difficult from the first heats. Ben Kiernan was first in the water for Cardiff Met and secured progression from his

Few athletes connected to Cardiff Met can point to a record as decorated as Aled Davies. The former student has built one of the most distinguished careers in Welsh para-athletics, establishing himself over more than a decade as a major force in the shot put and discus. His achievements place him among the leading names in British para-sport and one of the standout athletes associated with Cardiff Met’s high-performance environment. Davies is a two-time Paralympic champion,

Cardiff Metropolitan University recently welcomed over 170 secondary school girls to campus for the 3rd annual ArcHERS - Girls in Sport @ Cardiff Met Open Campus, an inspiring, student led event designed to boost confidence, increase participation and raise aspirations among young women in sport and physical activity. Delivered through Cardiff Met’s Open Campus model, the event brought together pupils from seven local secondary schools to experience university sport, engage

Cardiff Met Director of Sport Ben O’Connell has been appointed to the Board of British Universities and Colleges Sport, taking on the role of Member Trustee for Welfare and Safeguarding. The appointment recognises Ben’s extensive experience across the sport sector, with more than 20 years spent working in senior leadership roles across local authority, leisure trust and higher education settings. The BUCS Board plays a key role in shaping the direction of university sport acr

Cardiff Met Women will look to complete an immediate return to the Genero Adran Premier this weekend when they face Connah’s Quay Nomads in the Genero Adran Leagues Promotion Play-Off. LIVE ONLINE The Archers head to Park Avenue on Sunday for a 14:30 kick-off, with one game standing between them and a place back in the top flight of Welsh women’s football. After suffering relegation from the Genero Adran Premier last season, Met have responded in impressive fashion. Under man

My role within Open Campus involved planning, delivering, adapting, communicating, engaging, and coaching a range of sports activities for children, tailored to their age groups and abilities. The sessions focused on various physical activities, including athletics, football, rugby, badminton, and netball. These sessions were delivered across several primary schools, working with pupils from Year 1 to Year 6, with class sizes ranging from 20 to 60 children. Additionally, I ha

Two Cardiff Met Archers players have been selected for the inaugural Basketball Wales Youth Panel, a new initiative designed to give young people a stronger voice in the future of the sport across Wales. The panel brings together young players from clubs and programmes across the country, creating a platform for them to share their views, experiences and ideas as Basketball Wales looks to shape the game at every level. Among those appointed are our very own Ethan Benningw

James Ledger’s career stands as another important part of Cardiff Met’s athletics story. A former student at the university, Ledger competed as a visually impaired para-sprinter in the T11 and T12 classifications, balancing academic study with the demands of elite training and competition. During his time at Cardiff Met, he represented Cardiff Archers Athletics Club and developed within an environment designed to help athletes perform at national and international level. 📸

Cardiff Met student Ruby Day is already building an impressive football journey, combining university life with experience at the highest levels of the Welsh youth pathway. Ruby pictured with her family at a recent International Match. Now in her first year of the Sport and Exercise Science course, Ruby has been balancing her studies with the demands of elite football, while continuing to develop both on and off the pitch. Ruby’s story began at the age of six after being insp

At the recent National Student TV Awards (known as the NASTAs) Cardiff Met Sport TV was recognised as one of the best student-run sports channels in the country. The Met TV platform picked up 4 separate prizes. GOLD in "Event Coverage" for their marathon 9 hour Varsity 2025 broadcast, GOLD in "Post Production” for Devin Pote and his "Through The Lens” cinematic recap of the Cardiff Clash, SILVER in the "Best Sport" category for their weekly Bucs Super Rugby Coverage and BRONZ

Cardiff played host to an exciting and highly successful NFL Flag Football Qualifier Event today, welcoming 12 teams and around 140 young people for a day packed with energy, teamwork and high-quality competition. Photo by Carl Roberston The event showcased the rapid growth of flag football across the region, with participants demonstrating excellent skill, sportsmanship and enthusiasm throughout the day. Teams competed across multiple age groups, culminating in the crowning

Will Bishop is a representative of the new generation of Cardiff Met athletes on the road to major international tournaments. He is currently studying Sports Coaching at Cardiff Met and develops in the Cardiff Archers Athletics Club, combining the busy schedule of a university student with competing in two disciplines – which shows both his ambitions and talents. Will is looking to make Commonwealth selection later this year. Photo by Carl Roberston On the track and field,

Cardiff Metropolitan University will have one of its own at the heart of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Dr Anna Stembridge set to lead England Netball this summer. Photo Credit England Netball A Senior Lecturer in the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences, Dr Stembridge will take charge of the Vitality Roses at one of the biggest events in the international netball calendar. Her appointment gives Cardiff Met a direct presence on the Commonwealth stage and under

There are not many athletes who can say their Commonwealth Games story began on the way home from a school prom. For Welsh sprinter, Hannah Brier, that is exactly what happened. In 2014, aged just 16, she travelled straight from prom night to Glasgow to compete for Wales, stepping into one of the biggest moments of her young career. More than a decade later, with the Commonwealth Games returning to the city this summer, the former Cardiff Met student could be in line for what