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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

Cardiff Met FC will head into the summer with their place in the JD Cymru Premier secured, bringing a demanding campaign to a positive close and ensuring the Archers will be part of a new era for top-flight football in Wales next season. In the end, safety was confirmed with a vital 2-1 home victory over Bala Town at Cyncoed Stadium, a result that underlined the team’s resilience and proved decisive in guaranteeing Cardiff Met’s status in the league. It was one of the key mom

We are delighted to announce Mia Davies as our first ever Young Ambassador of the Month, recognising her outstanding contribution to the Archers Leadership Programme and her inspiring impact on young people across our School Sport network. Mia is a Year 3 student studying BSc Sport Management at Cardiff Met University and is part of our Archers Leadership Programme. Notably, Mia was the very first young person to join our leadership pathway, helping to set the standard for wh

Cardiff Met’s basketball coaching team came together this month for their regular coaches’ debrief, providing an important opportunity to reflect on the progress made across the programme and look ahead to the months ahead. The session gave coaches the chance to connect as a group, review Block 3 scheduling and begin planning for next season, with preparations already under way as the programme continues to grow. A key strength of the coaching set-up at Cardiff Met is its str

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’s SWBA U12 Arrows booked their place in the cup semi-finals with a dramatic 49-48 victory away to Swansea Storm. In a closely fought contest, the Arrows showed real composure and teamwork to edge the game by a single point and continue their impressive progress this season. The result marks another positive step for a group that has grown significantly in both numbers and development over the course of the campaign, with their hard work now being rewarded on court

South Wales is celebrating a landmark moment after both its U18 Boys’ and Girls’ County Cup teams produced outstanding performances, achievements that highlight the growing strength of Welsh tennis and the positive influence of the Cardiff Met and Tennis Wales 14+ National Performance Programme. The Boys’ U18 South Wales team made county history, winning their County Cup Division 1 for the first time at this age group. Seven of the nine players are currently accessing weekly

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

Cardiff Met’s emerging wheelchair tennis star Lilly Folland delivered a historic and unforgettable debut at the 2026 BUCS National Championships, becoming the first Cardiff Met student ever to win a national BUCS wheelchair tennis title. In her first year at the university and first appearance at the event, Folland dominated both the singles and doubles competitions, firmly establishing herself as one of the standout young athletes in British university wheelchair tennis. Her

Cardiff Met hosted its fourth METROX event earlier in March, welcoming more than 200 participants and over 100 spectators for a day of high-energy competition at Met Active. METROX is a fitness race made up of seven 600m runs, with a functional fitness station between each run, testing endurance, strength and resilience throughout the course. The event continues to grow in popularity, attracting students, staff and members of the wider community, with competitors travelling f

Cardiff Met Sport is proud to be part of the Founding 100 supporting Cymru Women’s Sport, joining a growing movement committed to creating equitable opportunities for women and girls in sport across Wales. Cardiff Met Sport is listed among the organisation’s founding members, alongside individuals, groups and organisations helping drive that change. Cymru Women’s Sport is a not-for-profit charitable organisation dedicated to ensuring women and girls across Wales have equitab

Cardiff Metropolitan University is set to play a central role in the growth of 3x3 basketball in Wales after it was announced as a partner venue for the launch of the RISE 3x3 City League this April. Cardiff will join London and Manchester as host cities for the UK’s first 3x3 basketball league, with the new competition launched in partnership with Basketball Wales and Cardiff Metropolitan University. The league will provide players in Wales with the chance to compete in one

Cardiff Met Rugby has announced a significant expansion of its coaching and performance team, with several new full-time roles being created across the men’s and women’s programmes. The recruitment drive comes following the recent announcement that long-serving Head Coach Dr Ian Gardner steps down from his role, marking the end of a successful period for the programme while opening the door to a new phase of investment and growth. The Cardiff Met Rugby Programme will introduc

Cardiff Met RFC has confirmed that Dr Ian Gardner will step down from his role as Head Coach, ending a significant chapter in the club’s recent history. Known to players and colleagues simply as “Gards”, Dr Gardner has played a central role in the development of the rugby programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University, combining his coaching responsibilities with his academic role as a Senior Lecturer in Sport, Physical Education and Health within the Cardiff School of Sport an

At the conclusion of the indoor athletics season, we are delighted to confirm that Cardiff Archers Athletics Club has finished at the top of the medal table for the 2026 Welsh Indoor Athletics Championships. All indoor championship events were hosted in the National Indoor Athletics Centre, and spanned two weekends, with the Welsh 3000m Championships taking place separately within our Christmas Classic Grand Prix. Photo Credits - Paul Stillman Across all age groups (U13 -

Cardiff Metropolitan University rugby players were in action on the international stage at the HSBC SVNS event in Vancouver, Canada, with current students and alumni representing their countries across the weekend. Henry Kirwan and Amy Williams Three current members of Cardiff Met WRFC, Saran Jones, Amy Williams and Gabby Healan, were selected for the Great Britain Women’s Sevens squad, competing against some of the best teams in the world on the HSBC SVNS circuit. The Vancou

There are now just six weeks to go until the 2026 School Sport Survey opens and begins collecting the views of children and young people from across Wales. With every school in Wales invited to take part, we’re aiming to create the most comprehensive picture yet of how young people feel about sport and physical activity. Below you’ll find everything you need to ensure your pupils can take part and have their say. Why your school should take part Taking part in the School Spor

"When all else is equal, defence is king” said former England head coach Stuart Lancaster. That proved true at the weekend when Italy claimed a historic victory over England in the Guinness Six Nations. Helping organise the Azzurri defence was Cardiff Met Sport alumnus Richard Hodges, bringing his defensive expertise to the international stage. Hodges, who studied Sport and Human Movement Studies at Cardiff Met, graduated in 1998 and has built an impressive coaching career ac

Former Cardiff Met student and hosted athlete Jeremiah Azu has continued his outstanding indoor season by running the third fastest 60m time in British athletics history. Competing at the ISTAF Indoor meeting in Berlin, Azu clocked a personal best of 6.47 seconds, placing him equal third on the British all-time list. The Welsh sprinter, who is the reigning World Indoor Champion over 60 metres, delivered the impressive performance just weeks before he attempts to defend his gl