Several Cardiff Met Archers players represented Wales at the Aspire Tournaments during the half-term break. The competitions took place in Huddersfield and Bristol , bringing together talented young players from across the UK. A particularly strong performance came from the Wales U14 team , who reached the final on both days of the tournament. Their achievement reflected the hard work, commitment and strong team spirit developed within the Archers pathway. Cardiff Met Bas

Cardiff Met Basketball has paid tribute to Jo Coates-McGrath, a beloved member of the Archers family whose impact on wheelchair basketball and the wider community will never be forgotten. Jo was a driving force behind wheelchair basketball at Cardiff Met and a constant presence around the club. Known for her legendary hair, courtside energy and iconic post-game selfies, Jo’s enthusiasm and passion helped shape the welcoming and inclusive environment that defines the Archers p

Cardiff Met Basketball will host its Zambia Shoot-a-thon fundraiser this month to support the club’s Volunteer Zambia project. Participants will attempt to score as many baskets as possible while raising sponsorship funds to support the initiative at the Archers Arena, Cyncoed Campus on Thursday 19th March. The project provides opportunities for students and volunteers to work with young people in Zambia, helping deliver basketball sessions and promote important messages aro

The latest episode of Up the Archer , produced by students from the Cardiff Met Sport Broadcast MSc , brings together a busy week of sport on campus, combining BUCS matchday updates with athlete interviews and features from across the Cardiff Met sporting environment. Presented by Tom Flint and Devon Pot , the programme opens with coverage from the Welsh Artistic Gymnastics Championships , which were recently broadcast by Cardiff Met Sport TV. The segment includes reactions

Cardiff Met Basketball experienced mixed fortunes in the BUCS Premier quarter-finals for the women’s first team and last 16 for the men's team. The men travelled to Durham for a challenging away fixture. Despite a determined performance and strong work rate throughout the game, they were defeated 98–76 . The women’s team, meanwhile, benefited from home advantage as they faced Northumbria . In front of strong support, they delivered an excellent performance to secure an 83–5

Cardiff Met Basketball’s All Girls, All In camps enjoyed another hugely successful half-term programme, expanding to five venues across Wales. The camps took place in Pembrokeshire, Llanelli, Brecon, Bangor and Cardiff, attracting more than 160 girls , making it one of the biggest half-term programmes delivered by the club. One of the standout days came at the Archers Arena, where more than 50 girls attended a packed session. Participants were also joined by special guests

As preparations ramp up for 3x3 Commonwealth Games qualification, Cardiff Met Sport is proudly represented across the Wales performance pathway, with current students, coaches and alumni all in contention for places. From senior leadership roles to long-list selections, the University’s impact across 3x3 and wheelchair basketball highlights the strength of its high-performance environment. Women’s 3x3: Leadership and International Pathways Cardiff Met’s presence is strongly f

Five Cardiff Met Archers officials were selected to officiate at one of the biggest fixtures of the season, the SLB Women’s Trophy Final in Birmingham. Emily, Michelle, Rebecca, Jenna and Duncan were appointed to the high-profile game, representing the club on the national stage. The selection recognises their dedication, professionalism and consistent performances throughout the season. Being chosen to officiate such a major event is a significant achievement and highlights

National Charity Award Recognises Welsh Student’s Sporting Advocacy Loughborough, 20th November - Ethan, from Cardiff Met Archers, has been named the Young Activist Award Winner at the 2025 Youth Sport Trust Young Changemaker Awards for his outstanding leadership skills, enthusiasm and support for encouraging other young people to get active. The awards celebrate young people who, working alongside Youth Sport Trust and Youth Sport Trust International, have made a real and im

Cardiff Met Archers Basketball completed their annual 24-hour with record success, raising over £6,000 for charity and bringing together more than 150 players from across the club and wider basketball community in a non-stop celebration of the sport. Held over the weekend of 17–18 May, the round-the-clock event saw participants take to the court in rotating shifts, with two teams competing continuously across the full 24 hours. Each team supported a different charity, with