Netball

Bethan Dyke says the Commonwealth Games is “starting to feel real” after joining her Wales netball teammates at Team Wales Kitting Out ahead of Glasgow 2026. The Wales netball captain and Cardiff Met alumna was among the athletes at the ICC in Newport as Team Wales continued preparations for this summer’s Games. For Dyke, the day brought the squad together with staff, athletes from other sports and the wider Team Wales environment, marking another important step towards Glasg

Georgia Rowe’s selection for the Wales netball squad ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games is another reminder of the strength and depth of Cardiff Met’s netball pathway. A former Cardiff Metropolitan University student and Cardiff Met Archer, Rowe’s journey reflects the role the university continues to play in supporting athletes who go on to compete at the highest level. Rowe has built an impressive career in elite netball, progressing from her time at Cardiff Met in

Team Wales netballer and Cardiff Met alumna Phillipa Yarranton has spoken about the pride, resilience and lasting relationships behind her journey from student-athlete to the international stage. Photo by Carl Robertson, Fathema interviewing Phillipa at Cardiff Met x Team Wales event Speaking at Cardiff Met as part of the Team Wales build-up, Yarranton described the day as a special moment, both personally and for everyone involved. “I feel super proud,” said Yarranton. “The

Former Cardiff Met student, Millie Carter, has a journey that reflects how impactful a university netball environment can be. Versatile defender, Carter, made her Welsh debut as a talented youngster when representing Wales at U17 level and later captained the U21 Welsh team at the European Championship. But it was through the Archers programme at Cardiff Met, juggling a degree in Sport conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage (SCRAM) with high-level competition, where Cart

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