Cardiff Met Athletic completed a memorable league and cup double after ending their season with victory in the Worthington’s Malcolm Thomas Cup. The students defeated higher-division Llantwit Major 20-19 in a dramatic final at Glamorgan Wanderers, adding cup silverware to the Division Five East Central title they had already secured after an excellent league campaign. It marks the first double for Cardiff Met Athletic and reflects the progress made by the squad under head coa

Cardiff Met is proud to celebrate the outstanding contribution of Elinor Snowsill, whose leadership as WRU Player Development Centre East Lead and coaching role with Wales Women U18s are continuing to make a real impact on the future of the women’s game in Wales. Her work across the Player Development Centre pathway and on the international stage reflects the strength of the programme, the commitment of the staff around her, and the exciting talent coming through from East Wa

Cardiff Met student-athlete Freya Bell marked a major milestone in her rugby career after making her senior Wales debut against England in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations at Ashton Gate. Bell, who studies BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Education and Health at Cardiff Met, came off the bench in the 72nd minute as Wales faced the Red Roses in front of a record crowd in Bristol. England went on to win 62-24, continuing their remarkable winning run in the Championship, but Wales pro

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 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

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

"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

Cardiff Met Rugby is proud to celebrate the selection of second-year student Elizabeth “Cookie” Cooke for the upcoming USA Women’s Eagles UK alignment camp. Cooke, who studies Sport and Exercise Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University, has been named in the 2026 overseas-based roster assembled by USA Women’s Eagles Head Coach Jack Hanratty . The three-day European camp brings together top eligible USA players currently competing in the UK’s Premiership Women’s Rugby an

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

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

Cardiff Met face a testing trip to Brecon as they look to respond to defeat and maintain their strong start to 2026. Met will be determined to secure a crucial win. Brecon are a club built on tradition and proud moments. Before we focus on the challenge ahead, it is worth reflecting on the history that shaped them. A brief guide to their history Based in mid Wales, Brecon RFC has a legacy dating back to 1874. Back in 1881, it stood among the 11 founding clubs that gathered at

Cardiff Metropolitan University RFC is proud to celebrate another incredible milestone for the club, as former Archer Josh Carrington made his Gallagher Premiership Rugby debut for Bristol Bears . Carrington, who was a standout performer for Cardiff Met in BUCS Super Rugby , featured for the Bears in their clash against Leicester Tigers , marking his first appearance in the top tier of English rugby. His debut highlighted by an impressive performance and a try represents a

Cardiff Metropolitan University has announced the appointment of former Wales international and British & Irish Lion Dai Young as its new Head of Performance Rugby. Young, who earned 51 caps for Wales and toured twice with the Lions, joins Cardiff Met with over 30 years of experience at the highest levels of the game, both as a player and a coach. His new role will see him lead the rugby programme across the University, building on Cardiff Met’s proud tradition and shaping t

Nine current and former Cardiff Met players have been named in the Wales Women’s Rugby World Cup squad, underlining the University’s proud reputation for producing world-class rugby talent. The squad announcement sees a strong Cardiff Met presence, with alumni Carys Phillips, Carys Cox (former Cardiff Met captain), Catherine Richards, Jazmine Joyce-Butchers, and Lleucu George all securing their places. They are joined by current student Maisie Davies, recent graduate Molly

Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Head Coach of Women’s Rugby, Lisa Newton, has been crowned BUCS Coach of the Year after a season that redefined excellence for the programme. Under Newton’s leadership, Cardiff Met Women’s Rugby surged to victory in the BUCS Women’s Super Rugby Championship, securing the coveted title of BUCS National Champions. Her player-centred approach has also guided several squad members into the international arena, with several students winning cap

Two Cardiff Metropolitan University students have been selected in the Wales Women’s Rugby training squad ahead of Wales’ summer tour to Australia and the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England. Sport, Physical Education and Health student Savannah Picton-Powell earned her call-up following standout Player of the Match performances in both the semi-final and final of Cardiff Met Women’s BUCS Super Rugby championship victory in April. She is joined in the Wales training squad by tea