Gareth Walters

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 Cardiff Met – UCCE...

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 transitioned into...

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 authorities. Since its...

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 from across the...

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 demonstrating...

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 three times per week...

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 National League teams...

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. Since joining the...

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 athletes....

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 impactful change to...

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 consistent performances,...

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 huge step forward...

A new gym‑access initiative led by Clara Mountford Jones , a Met Community (Cardiff Met Sport)  staff member, is helping refugees, asylum seekers, and local residents in Splott build healthier lifestyles and stronger connections across the community. Growing Demand Sparks Action Community consultation at Oasis Splott revealed that gym activity and swimming were among the most requested opportunities. While exploring options, Clara identified that the national Better Health scheme, widely...

Cardiff Metropolitan University’s rising track star has earned her place on the global stage after being selected to represent Great Britain students at this summer’s World University Games in athletics.    A standout performer in the 400m hurdles, Steph Brooks, BSc (Hons) Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage student at Cardiff Met, made an immediate impact in her debut season last year. She finished sixth at BUCS Outdoors and was a key part of Cardiff Met’s gold-medal winning...

Cardiff Metropolitan University has been named Educational Institution of the Year at the prestigious Fevo Sports Industry Awards 2025.   Cardiff Met triumphed in a category alongside respected institutions such as Loughborough Sport, Manchester Met Uni Institute of Sport, News Associates & Sportsbeat, the European Sponsorship Association and University Academy 92. The university stood out for its commitment to developing elite athletes, working with disadvantaged communities to tackle...