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Cardiff Met Sport’s Road to Glasgow begins here
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 Met alumnus Joe Lewis joins Springboks set-up
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


South Wales Celebrate Historic U18 County Cup Success as Cardiff Met–Tennis Wales Partnership Strengthens Performance Pathway
South Wales is celebrating a landmark moment after both its U18 Boys’ and Girls’ County Cup teams produced outstanding performances, achievements that highlight the growing strength of Welsh tennis and the positive influence of the Cardiff Met and Tennis Wales 14+ National Performance Programme. The Boys’ U18 South Wales team made county history, winning their County Cup Division 1 for the first time at this age group. Seven of the nine players are currently accessing weekly


Cardiff Archers Athletics tops Welsh National Medal Table
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 Met Rugby Players Compete at Vancouver Sevens
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


Met Sport Alumnus Behind Italy’s Defence in Historic Six Nations Win
"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
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Cardiff Met Sport’s Road to Glasgow begins here
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 Met Star Seren Singleton Makes Wales Debut
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


Collaboration in Action: Cardiff Met Sport and NFL Boost Flag Football Participation
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
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