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Cardiff Archers are celebrating a remarkable milestone as five of their talented members have earned selection to represent their country on the international stage, underlining the club’s continued strength as a breeding ground for elite talent. Grace Morgan (right) Photo by Paul Stillman Grace Morgan (100m Hurdles), Amy Hughes (Long Jump), Sophie Lisk and Osian Parry (both 400m Hurdles) have all been selected to represent Wales at the prestigious 2026 Loughborough Internati

20-year-old centre Rhys Cornelius is one of the current Cardiff Met students involved in the wider Wales men’s 3x3 basketball picture as the build-up to Glasgow 2026 gathers pace. Born in Pontypridd and now competing within the Cardiff Met Archers programme, Cornelius is developing in an environment that has become a strong part of the game in Wales. Having started his basketball career with Pontypridd Panthers and Tonyrefail Tigers, he credits the university’s basketball set

The School Sport Survey continues to see positive engagement from schools across Cardiff, helping to build a strong and representative Local Authority picture of physical education, school sport and physical activity for children and young people. To date, 8 schools have fully completed the survey, with contributions from 29 teachers and responses representing 2,647 pupils. In addition, a further 21 schools are currently underway. This means Cardiff is currently  33% complete

Cardiff Met Sport is joining the conversation around Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, which takes place from 11–17 May. This year, mental health charity Mind is focusing on the message that great mental health care is human, highlighting the importance of seeing the person, not just the patient. It is a reminder that support is not only found in clinical settings, but also in everyday moments of care, understanding and connection. Mental health is a vital part of our overal

Cardiff Met FC’s men’s U19s have qualified for next season’s UEFA Youth League after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Connah’s Quay Nomads in the FAW National Academi Development League Play-Off at Latham Park. In one of the biggest moments in the club’s academy history, the young Archers secured their place on the European stage thanks to a 96th-minute winner from Charlie Keough, sparking huge celebrations at the final whistle. The result completes a remarkable campaign for Cardi

Cardiff Met Sport is supporting UK Anti-Doping’s Clean Sport Week 2026, joining athletes, coaches, gym users and sporting communities across the UK in championing fair play, integrity and drug-free sport. Taking place from 11 to 17 May, Clean Sport Week is UKAD’s annual campaign to celebrate clean sport and raise awareness of the choices athletes make to protect their health, their reputation and the integrity of competition. This year’s theme, “Built not bought. 100% me.”, s

Cardiff Met University is celebrating a significant sporting achievement after students Jessica Mantle, Lewis Stephens and Dion Griffith were selected to represent Wales at the 2026 Loughborough International. The prestigious annual competition, often earmarked as the unofficial start of the outdoor track & field season in the UK and held at the Paula Radcliffe Stadium in Loughborough, is one of the most respected events in the UK Athletics calendar, bringing together represe

Cardiff Met Rowing made an impressive return to BUCS Regatta this year, competing at the event for the first time since 2022 and delivering a hugely encouraging weekend for a programme that has been rebuilt from the ground up this season. After restarting in September, the original aim was simply to take one crew to the regatta. Instead, Cardiff Met travelled with 14 athletes, and every rower who attended going on to compete in a final across the four-day event. It marked a s

We speak to Jaiden Manders on what he has learned through his time with Open Campus at Cardiff Metropolitan University. (Video interview below) A huge thank you to Jaidens lecturer for the industry placement Lowri Edwards and tutor George Jennings. 1. The importance of communication in coaching During my placement, I learned that effective communication is at the heart of good coaching. It’s not just about giving instructions, but about how those instructions are delivered. I

Cardiff Met’s Head of Performance Services, Michael Peacock, has gained valuable insight from leading sport organisations across the UK and United States after being selected for a specialist athlete development conference and international learning visit. Since January 2025, Michael has been part of the Talent Pathway: Leading Cultures Programme, organised by Sport England and TASS Learning, the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme. The programme brought together a specially

On April 23rd, Cardiff Met Football Academy and the Physical Activity & Inclusion team collaborated to deliver a primary school football tournament for 50 children in local schools. The event, held at Cardiff University’s Field Facility, was wonderfully coordinated by Lilia Blood (Physical Activity and Inclusion Coordinator for Llanrumney and surrounding areas) and two of Cardiff Met Football Academy’s coaches, Jack and Elliot. The tournament forms a wider part of Cardiff Met

Off the back of our Cardiff Qualifier held earlier this month, we were proud to host the NFL UK & Ireland team for the NFL Flag Welsh Championships. Teams from across Wales travelled to our iconic Cyncoed Campus to compete for a place in the NFL Flag British Championships, taking place in Manchester on 17 June. The Championships welcomed 11 schools and 11 young people, highlighting the continued growth of NFL Flag across Wales and the appetite for competitive, inclusive schoo

Cardiff Met athletes produced a strong series of performances at the BUCS Athletics Outdoor Championships, with medals, personal bests and final appearances across a busy weekend of competition in Cardiff. Images by Carl Robertson The 2025-26 championships took place at Cardiff International Sports Campus, bringing university athletes from across the UK to the capital for one of the major events in the BUCS calendar. Among the medal performances for Cardiff Met, Will Bishop d

Cardiff Met Aussie Rules enjoyed one of the most successful seasons in the club’s history, with both the men’s and women’s teams reaching new heights on and off the pitch. After starting the year with a significant intake of new players across both squads, the club built real momentum despite a disrupted opening to the season, with the first two league rounds postponed. For a smaller club, that early growth proved vital, helping both teams stay competitive across a demanding

Cardiff Metropolitan University students and graduates are helping shape the look and identity of Team Wales ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with creative work spanning athlete leisurewear, pin badges and the King’s Baton Relay. Students from Cardiff Met’s BA (Hons) Fashion Design degree have been working with Team Wales and Specialist Sports to design the adidas leisurewear kit that will be worn by Welsh athletes and team members at next summer’s Games. Special

Cardiff Met alumnus Jeremiah Azu returned to the world stage this weekend as Great Britain & Northern Ireland secured qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in the men’s 4x100m relay at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. Azu, who lined up in a strong GB & NI sprint squad alongside Zharnel Hughes, Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake and Romell Glave, ran the opening leg in the heats as Britain finished second in heat three in 38.01 seconds. South Africa w

During my Open Campus placement, I worked as a student coach delivering physical activity sessions, including athletics and badminton. I worked with pupils from Year 1 to Year 6, with class sizes ranging from 30 to 60. Some pupils had Additional Learning Needs (ALN), supported either 1:1 or by their teachers. The sessions varied depending on age groups. Years 1 to 4 focused more on fun, active games to do with the main skills in athletics while Years 5-6 developed sport-speci

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