Cardiff Met Archers wheelchair basketball player and coach Gwynne Walker has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours. Gwynne received the MBE for services to military training and sport, recognising both his work supporting the development of Army recruits and his contribution to wheelchair basketball. The honour celebrates an inspirational journey shaped by resilience, recovery and a determination to create opportunities

Cardiff Met Archers’ Sarah Wagstaff and Laura Shanahan have represented Great Britain at the 13th FIMBA Maxibasketball World Championships in Athens, Greece. Cardiff Met’s Head of Basketball, Wagstaff, and Archers captain Shanahan were among 17 members of the Welsh basketball community selected for Great Britain Masters teams at the tournament. The championships welcomed thousands of players from across the world, competing across a wide range of age categories in one of the

For many athletes, reaching the highest level in one sport is the ultimate goal. For Cardiff Met student-athlete Will Bishop, success has come through excelling across two. Balancing the demands of athletics and wheelchair basketball, Bishop has established himself as one of Cardiff Met's most versatile athletes, with his recent selection for Team Wales' 3x3 wheelchair basketball squad for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games marking another significant milestone in an impress

The Cardiff Met Archers Schools Festival Finale provided a fantastic celebration of participation, development and collaboration, bringing together young people from primary schools across South Wales for an unforgettable day of basketball. Throughout the year, Cardiff Met Archers Performance Programme players have been delivering block coaching sessions within local schools as part of our ongoing partnership with Basketball Wales. These sessions have provided young people wi

Cardiff played host to the 28th GB Masters Basketball Championships this weekend, with Wales entering a Women's 40+ team for the first time and enjoying a highly successful campaign, winning three of their four games. The team was led by Cardiff Met's Head of Basketball, Sarah Wagstaff, who coached the side throughout the tournament. The squad's strong performances reflected not only the quality of Welsh basketball but also the significant contribution that Cardiff Met Sport

Cardiff Met’s Cyncoed Campus will welcome coaches from across the basketball community this summer as the first Cardiff International Coaches Clinic takes place at Archers Arena on Saturday 4 July 2026. Buy Your Ticket The event, led by Cardiff Met Archers Basketball Coach and Wales U15 Women’s Head Coach Pentxo Cervantes, has been designed to give coaches practical, on-court learning from experienced international coaches working across professional, national team and player

Cardiff Met Archers will compete in the expanded British Championship Basketball Trophy for the 2026/27 season, joining a 20-team competition that brings together clubs from across the British basketball pyramid. The second season of the British Championship Basketball Trophy will begin in early September, with Cardiff Met Archers named among five guest clubs from England and Wales invited to take part. They will be joined by Portsmouth Force, Gloucester City Kings, Plymout

Cardiff Met’s basketball community played a prominent role for Wales at the Commonwealth Games 3x3 qualification tournament in Manchester, as the women’s side reached the final and the men’s team produced a positive campaign against strong Home Nations opposition. The two-day event, held at the National Basketball Performance Centre, featured England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man, with Scotland already qualified for Glasgow 2026 as host nation. England ultima

Cardiff Met will be strongly represented in the Wales men’s and women’s 3x3 basketball programmes as attention turns to this weekend’s Commonwealth Games qualification tournament in Manchester. The qualifiers, taking place on 22 and 23 May 2026 at the National Basketball Performance Centre, will see Wales compete for places at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in both the men’s and women’s 3x3 competitions. A number of players and staff with close Cardiff Met connection

Cardiff Met Archers’ women’s basketball team celebrated a memorable cup triumph earlier this month, defeating Trowbridge Phoenix Flames 68-58 in the WEBBA Women’s Cup Final. The Archers produced a strong all-round team performance to secure the trophy, with current international scholar Emme Eisenman named Game MVP after an influential display. Eisenman finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, playing a key role at both ends of the court. One of the standou

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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