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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

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

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,

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

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

Cardiff Met Archers enjoyed a strong showing on Basketball Wales National League Finals Day, with both the men’s and women’s teams reaching the finals at Bangor University. There was title success for the women, who were crowned champions after a 70-65 victory over Ynys Môn in an impressive finals performance. The win was driven by a standout display from international student Emme Eisenman, who was named MVP after producing an all-action performance with 24 points, 14 reboun

With 100 days to go until the Commonwealth Games, anticipation is building ahead of Glasgow 2026, and Cardiff Met is playing a leading role in support of Team Wales. Cardiff Met’s partnership with Team Wales is about creating opportunities, developing talent and strengthening the connection between higher education and elite sport in Wales. Since the seven-year partnership was announced in 2023, the relationship has been shaped by shared ambition across education, research, t

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to celebrate the international debut of alumna and former student-athlete Seren Singleton, who earned her first senior cap for the Wales Women's National Rugby Union Team in the opening round of the 2026 Women’s Six Nations. Singleton’s selection marks a significant milestone in a journey that has been closely intertwined with Cardiff Met’s thriving performance rugby programme. Her debut is a testament not only to her individual dedica

In 2024, Cardiff Met Sport began an exciting collaboration with the NFL to support the rapid growth of NFL Flag Football across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. What started as a single teacher CPD session quickly became a full pathway – so popular that the very first training needed a waiting list. The goal was simple: give school staff the confidence and knowledge to deliver NFL Flag Football back in their own settings, introducing an inclusive, fast-paced, and engaging s

Former Cardiff Met student Joe Lewis has been appointed performance analyst for the Springboks, adding another major chapter to an impressive career at the top level of international rugby. Lewis, who holds a master’s degree in performance analysis from Cardiff Metropolitan University, joins the South Africa management team ahead of a huge 2026 international campaign and with one eye firmly on the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The Welshman arrives in the Springboks set-up with a weal

Cardiff Met will be well represented in the 2026 Women’s Six Nations after 10 current students and alumni were named in Sean Lynn’s Wales squad for this year’s championship. Savannah Picton-Powell in action for Cardiff Met Wales have selected a 38-player group for the campaign, with Lynn opting for a fresh look squad that includes nine uncapped players ahead of the new four-year World Cup cycle. Among those selected are current Cardiff Met students Maisie Davies, Elan Jones a

Cardiff Met Archers could mark a special milestone on 11 April as U16 player Emily Fulford is set to kit up for the SLB fixture against Caledonia Gladiators. It will be 10 years in April that Emily joined the club and attended her first basketball session. She's been aiming for the SLB ever since she ran on the court with the team as a 5-year-old mascot. The occasion carries an added layer of significance, with former Archers player Robyn Lewis due to feature for Caledonia