With 100 days to go until the Commonwealth Games , anticipation is building ahead of Glasgow 2026, and Cardiff Met is playing a leading role in support of Team Wales. Cardiff Met’s partnership with Team Wales is about creating opportunities, developing talent and strengthening the connection between higher education and elite sport in Wales. Since the seven-year partnership was announced in 2023, the relationship has been shaped by shared ambition across education, research,

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to celebrate the international debut of alumna and former student-athlete Seren Singleton, who earned her first senior cap for the Wales Women's National Rugby Union Team in the opening round of the 2026 Women’s Six Nations. Singleton’s selection marks a significant milestone in a journey that has been closely intertwined with Cardiff Met’s thriving performance rugby programme. Her debut is a testament not only to her individual dedica

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

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 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 Jone

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 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

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. Th

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

Cardiff Met FC has confirmed the appointment of its newly established Board of Directors, marking a significant milestone in the Club’s ongoing strategic evolution. Read the full article on the Cardiff Met FC website Following a rigorous recruitment process, the eleven-member Board comprises eight Non-Executive Directors, two University-appointed Directors and the Club’s Chairperson. Collectively, they bring extensive expertise across governance, elite sport, commercial strat

Cardiff Metropolitan University’s National Indoor Athletics Centre (NIAC) welcomed more than  500 participants  this week as the  insport Series: Cardiff  returned to campus, providing inclusive sport and physical activity opportunities for disabled young people and adults from across Wales. Delivered in partnership with  Disability Sport Wales ,  Whizz Kidz , and a number of Welsh National Governing Bodies of Sport, the event featured more than  20 different sports , many of

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 Metropolitan University is celebrating a remarkable achievement on the global stage as alumnus Brad Evans  has broken into the top five of the ICC Men’s T20 International Bowling Rankings .   Brad in the bottom right hand corner in the front row. Representing the team in 2017 as a fresher at Sophia Gardens in National Finals. Currently representing Zimbabwe national cricket team  at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup , Evans has delivered a series of match-winning performanc

Cardiff Metropolitan University has been shortlisted for two prestigious honours at the 25th Sport Industry Group Awards, one of the premier events in the UK sporting calendar. The University has been recognised in the following categories: Education Award  – Cardiff Met Sport TV Tessa Jowell Community Award  – Cardiff School Swimming Charter To be shortlisted for the second consecutive year, alongside organisations such as the The Football Association, Lawn Tennis Associatio

Cardiff Met Rugby is proudly represented in the extended Wales Women’s training squad ahead of the 2026 Women’s Six Nations, with a strong group of current players and alumni earning selection. Maisie Davies in action for Cardiff Met Wales head coach Sean Lynn has named a 45-player training squad as preparations begin for the championship, which kicks off against Scotland at the Principality Stadium on Saturday 11 April. The squad underlines the strength and depth of Cardiff

Cardiff Met Sport in partnership with the Team Wales Business Club proudly hosted ArcHER 26 on Wednesday 11 February at Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Cyncoed Campus, bringing together leaders, athletes and changemakers for a powerful conversation on leadership, equality and the future of women’s sport.  The event focused on amplifying female voices, championing inclusion and reinforcing the shared responsibility to create positive change across sport and society.  A Panel