From 13 to 15 February, our Swimming Club took to the water at the BUCS Long Course Championships, facing three intense days of racing against the best university swimmers in the country. The results tell a story of resilience, learning, and flashes of real quality that show exactly where this squad is heading. Overall, the team finished 41st, with the men placing 34th and scoring 11 points. While the rankings do not fully reflect the effort on display, the meet delivered val

Brecon came away with the victory, but the visitors put up a fight. It will be fascinating to see how the result affects the rest of the season as we get into the business end. The game While Wales prepared for Sunday’s clash, Saturday belonged to the domestic game. Cardiff Met made the journey to Brecon as the Welsh leagues roared into life. Both sides were looking to improve their league standings. It was the home side that took an early lead with two tries in the 7th and 2

The nation’s best lit up the track at the 2026 Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships , held at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on 14–15 February, with Cardiff Met athletes once again competing at the very highest level of British athletics. With national titles and World Athletics Indoor Championships selection spots on the line, the weekend delivered record-breaking performances and championship drama. Within that elite environment, Cardiff Met athletes, alumni and Cardiff

Cardiff Met has officially recruited its 2026 Sagittarii Committee, and this group is ready to shake up matchdays across campus. Their induction on Friday 2 February set the tone. Their first outing at Refreshers Fayre on Monday proved one thing fast: the Sagittarii are here. The Sagittarii takes its name from the Latin for archers, and the mission is just as sharp. Build a crowd. Build a community. Build a matchday atmosphere that students talk about long after the final whi

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

On Tuesday 3 February, Cardiff Met Rowing welcomed athletes from across South Wales as the club hosted a Talent Identification testing day in partnership with the GB Performance Development Academy (PDA). Led by PDA coach Dan Harris, the session provided aspiring rowers with the opportunity to benchmark themselves against national development standards and gain exposure to the GB pathway. A total of 28 students took part in the testing day, with participants travelling from b

Cardiff Metropolitan University student-athlete Romano Franco has taken a major step in his cricketing career after signing his first rookie contract with Glamorgan County Cricket Club . The SCRaM (Sport, Coaching and Rehabilitation Management) student has agreed to a full-time, two-year rookie contract , marking a significant milestone as he transitions into the professional game. The deal was officially announced by Glamorgan on 27 January 2026 . Franco, who represents Ca

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to celebrate the selection and recognition of a number of athletes connected to Cardiff Met Sport who are progressing onto the international stage ahead of the Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games . Among those recognised by Team GB is Adele Nicoll , a former Cardiff Met student, staff member and coach, who has been named as one of ten athletes to watch ahead of the Games. A national shot put champion, Adele transiti

Kate Martin (Cardiff Council), Ryan David (Cardiff Met), Signe Denyer (Cardiff Met) & Emily Ezard (Legacy Leisure) A Cardiff Met Sport-led collaboration has been recognised with the School Swimming and Water Safety Impact Award, celebrating outstanding contributions to school swimming and water safety across Wales. The award recognises the impact of Nofio Ysgol Caerdydd, a programme driven by Cardiff Met Sport in partnership with schools, leisure providers and local authoriti

Fourteen-year-old skateboarder Jowan Joyce-Richards announced himself as one of Wales’ most exciting young talents after winning gold in the Best Trick category at the 2026 Skateboard GB Welsh Park & Street Open . The event took place on 17–18 January 2026 at Spit & Sawdust Skatepark in Cardiff and marked the first major regional skateboarding competition of the year. Featuring both park and street disciplines and a £4,000 prize pool , the Welsh Open attracted competitors

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Badminton athlete Harper Leigh has been crowned Welsh Senior National Champion , securing his first senior national title at the Welsh Senior Nationals on 1 February 2026 . Leigh, who competes in full-time badminton and is supported through the TASS programme in partnership with Badminton Wales , has been training in strength and conditioning at Cardiff Metropolitan University since December 2023 . His preparation has been overseen by Dai Watts , with Leigh consistently d

Welsh boxer Taylor Bevan continues his rapid rise in the professional ranks, maintaining a flawless 7–0 record since turning professional in October 2024 , while preparing to return to the amateur scene for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow . Bevan, who trains at Cardiff Metropolitan University, with the TASS Team has completed all of his strength and conditioning work at the university’s Athlete Performance Centre (APC) under the guidance of Dai Watts , training thr

Cardiff Metropolitan University has announced a new partnership with Kitlocker, bringing the world-leading Nike brand to all areas of its sporting offer for the first time. The agreement covers performance sport teams, junior programmes, athlete leisurewear, and staff clothing, uniting the entire Cardiff Met Sport community under one brand identity. For the first time, this partnership links together all performance sports and junior programmes, including Cardiff Met’s Nati

Cardiff Metropolitan University Football Club has appointed Tomos Lewis as Chairperson of its newly established board, the first appointment of this new era for the club. Tomos, a Partner at Blake Morgan and an experienced leader in governance and strategy, will play a key role in shaping the club’s future. His remit will include ensuring both the men’s and women’s football programmes are appropriately governed, and helping to build a board that can effectively support Car

Cardiff Metropolitan University RFC is proud to celebrate another milestone moment for the club as Barnaby Waddell made his international debut this week, marking an incredible achievement in his rugby journey. Waddell, who has been a key figure for Cardiff Met RFC over during his time here at Cardiff Met. His debut is a testament not only to his individual talent and hard work but also to the high-performance environment fostered within the university rugby programme. Sinc

Cardiff Metropolitan University has announced a new multi-year partnership with TrainMyAthlete (TMA), which has become the University’s designated athlete monitoring software. The collaboration will see TMA’s advanced technology embedded across Cardiff Met’s sports programmes, helping staff and practitioners to monitor, support and enhance the health, wellbeing and performance of more than 750 athletes, ranging from junior pathway players to elite-level student performance

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 Metropolitan University student-athlete Asa Tribe has reached a major milestone in his cricketing journey after earning selection for the England Lions , marking a remarkable rise from his early development at Cyncoed to the international representative stage. Tribe, who has progressed through the Cardiff Met – UCCE pathway, has been a standout performer throughout his time within the university setup. His selection for the England Lions reflects years of consisten

Cardiff Metropolitan University has become the first university in Wales to partner with PlayerData to introduce industry-leading GPS technology into both student learning and athlete development. PlayerData provides Elite level performance tracking, and partners with over 1,500 professional sports clubs, including Premier League football teams such as Bournemouth and Crystal Palace. The collaboration will see GPS tracking and performance data integrated into the Sport