Husband to Vicky, dad to Elsa and Dotty our German Pointers. Senior Lecturer and Head Coach of mens rugby at Cardiff Met. PhD graduate. Views my own.
Joined December 2011
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Ian Gardner retweeted
Mar 12
Performance sport is often decided in moments, not minutes.
A 1-point loss for Cardiff Met RFC vs Hartpury to close the BUCS Super Rugby regular season. A real game of two halves and a reminder of the fine margins that exist in performance environments. 🧵
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Ian Gardner retweeted
Jan 23
BOARD OF PEACE - Season 1
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Ian Gardner retweeted
29 Aug 2025
Not a dry eye in the house when this was played at the end of the formalities at the @CardiffMetRFC 75th Anniversary Dinner tonight.
#AlwaysAnArcher
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Ian Gardner retweeted
13 Jul 2025
🤝 From University days to Quins & now England, this one was special for Dommers & @LukeNorthmore
#COYQ
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Ian Gardner retweeted
16 May 2025
🎯 Freshers Performance Camp
Invites have been sent! If you got one, make sure to reply by Monday to secure your spot.
Let’s get ready to kick things off! 🏹
#Archers #FreshersCamp
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Ian Gardner retweeted
12 Apr 2025
Final Bound 🤩
Congratulations to the Welsh Cup team on reaching the Welsh Cup Final after a thrilling 80-minute battle against @RumneyRugby 🏆
In a dramatic comeback, the Archers overturned the deficit to secure a well-earned victory and book their place in the final 🤯
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Ian Gardner retweeted
8 Apr 2025
Are you a 2025 applicant ready to raise your game?
The Freshers Performance Camp is built for driven players with their sights set on Met’s performance pathway 🏉
Sign up through the link below 🔗
forms.office.com/e/Lf0r0zzcc…
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Ian Gardner retweeted
2 Apr 2025
GAMEDAY 🤩
A @BUCSSuperRugby Semi-Final clash with Hartpury in Gloucester, Whilst the varsity squad defends home turf against @UOBathRugby 🏹
Let’s go Archers!
#Archers #BucsWednesdays
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Ian Gardner retweeted
1 Apr 2025
Your Archers 23 taking on Hartpury University a @BUCSSuperRugby Semi-Final Tomorrow 🔥
#Archers #BucsSuperRugby
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Ian Gardner retweeted
24 Mar 2025
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Ian Gardner retweeted
19 Feb 2025
🏹 What a great day it was at Cyncoed Campus today!
🙌 Thank you to all who came to experience our Rugby Experience Day, we hope you had a fantastic experience and hopefully see you in maroon and gold in the near future😉
#cardiffmet #archerfamily
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Ian Gardner retweeted
10 Feb 2025
🚨 Time's ticking! The link for our Rugby Experience Day closes this Wednesday! ⏳
Heads up to all who've filled out the form – check your inbox later today for an important email. 📧👀
Stay tuned for more updates coming your way on Wednesday! 🎉
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Ian Gardner retweeted
25 Jan 2025
FOR CLUB & COUNTRY 🏹
Congratulations to the Archers who have earned the honor of representing their nation in the U20’s Six Nations:
Jac Pritchard 🏴
Carwyn Edwards 🏴
Will Pearce 🏴
Evan Wood 🏴
Arthur Moore 🏴
Llongyfarchiadau Bechgyn! 🏹
#InternationalArchers
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Ian Gardner retweeted
21 Jan 2025
🗓️ Come and join our Rugby Experience Days on the 19th and the 25th of February!
👉 Either click on the link below or scan the QR Code on the third slide to secure your spot!
forms.office.com/e/fQTPKphG3…
#cardiffmet #archerfamily
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30 Dec 2024
Top lads & Top Archers😃🏹🏹
30 Dec 2024
Merry Christmas, Archers🎄🏹
Here is what @_tomaspritchard_ and @jacpritch3 got up to over Christmas🎄
#cardiffmet #christmas #dayinthelife #archerfamily
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Ian Gardner retweeted
10 Dec 2024
FINAL 100 tickets left for Clash tomorrow! Make sure you don’t miss out🏹
Ticket collection still available from NIAC until 3pm TODAY!
#archers #cardiffclash
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Ian Gardner retweeted
21 Nov 2024
Hi all see below… stock up for Christmas…. Message or email me! Red is a Merlot, White is a Savignon Blanc, Rose is a Zinfandel Cheers Benny
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Ian Gardner retweeted
11 Nov 2024
Rugby opening evenings 🏹
Come watch the Archers play on Rugby 1 and explore what the University has to offer 📚
Contact us to get involved 📧
#OpenEvening #Archers #GetInvolved
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16 Oct 2024
Top man, Happy Birthday Carl🙌🏻🏹🏹
16 Oct 2024
Here’s to you Carl Robertson…. 🎶
Wishing Carl the best 50th Birthday from all of us at Cardiff met RFC and WRFC 🥳
On his special birthday you’d think he’d be taking the night off…. Instead he’ll be where he always is supporting the Archers on rugby 1 🤩
#HappyBirthday
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