Callum Sheedy

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Callum Sheedy
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BornCallum Michael Sheedy
(1995-10-28) 28 October 1995 (age 29)
Cardiff, Wales
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight180 lb (12 st 12 lb; 82 kg)
School Corpus Christi High School, Cardiff
Millfield School
Rugby union career
Position Fly-half
Current team Cardiff rugby
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2014–2024 Bristol Bears 164 (1130)
2014–2015Clifton (loan) 1 (3)
2014–2015Dings Crusaders (loan) 7 (5)
2014–2016Cinderford (loan) 20 (131)
2016–2017Jersey Reds (loan) 10 (39)
2024– Cardiff 26 (88)
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2020– Wales 16 (71)

Callum Michael Sheedy (born 28 October 1995) [1] is a professional rugby union player for Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship and for the Wales national team as a fly-half. [2]

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Club career

Bristol

Sheedy has previously played on loan for Clifton, Dings Crusaders, Cinderford and Jersey Reds.

Sheedy joined the Bristol Bears ahead of the 2014–15 RFU Championship campaign and scored 22 points in a stunning display in the play-off final to help Bristol achieve promotion.

Sheedy made his 100th appearance for Bristol on 27 March 2021, kicking a last-minute conversion to beat Harlequins. [3]

Cardiff

On 30 January 2024, after many years at Bristol, Sheedy returned to his home city, joining Cardiff in the URC competition on a long-term deal from the 2024–25 season. [4]

International career

Age grade rugby

Born in Cardiff, Wales, Sheedy qualified for Ireland through his parents and England through residency; he has appeared for Wales at under 16 level, and Ireland under 19, while declining selection for Wales under 20. [5] In June 2019 in an uncapped "England XV" side to face the Barbarians. [6]

Wales

He was named in the senior Wales squad for the 2020 Autumn Nations Cup. [7] On 13 November 2020, Sheedy made his international debut for Wales, coming off the bench in a 32–9 loss to Ireland. [8] The following week, Sheedy was partnered at halfback by Kieran Hardy, the two having previously played together for Jersey Reds in 2017. [9]

On 13 March 2021, Sheedy scored his first international try for Wales against Italy in the 2021 Six Nations.

On 20 October 2025, Sheedy was recalled by Wales for the first time since 2022, and named in the squad for the 2025 end-of-year rugby union internationals. [10] [11]

International tries

TryOpponentLocationVenueCompetitionDateResult
1Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Rome, Italy Stadio Olimpico 2021 Six Nations 13 March 2021Win

Personal life

Sheedy grew up watching Cardiff at the Arms Park, attending the matches with his father. [12] He has spoken openly of his struggles with mental health, and works as an ambassador to provide support for others. [12]

Honours

Bristol

Wales

References

  1. "Callum Sheedy ESPN profile". ESPN. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  2. "Bristol Bears profile". Bristol Bears. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  3. "Callum Sheedy: Six Nations winner enjoys perfect weekend with Bristol". BBC Sport. 27 March 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  4. "Callum Sheedy returns to Cardiff with long-term contract". Cardiff Rugby. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  5. Anthony Woolford (7 November 2017). "The Cardiff-born outside-half who could now take his pick between Wales, Ireland and England". Wales Online. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  6. "Callum Sheedy and Marcus Smith are standout inclusions for England". The Guardian. 27 May 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  7. "Sheedy and Lloyd named in Wales squad for autumn campaign". 6 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  8. Sheedy Wales debut
  9. Corrigan, James (3 December 2020). "Callum Sheedy backs Jersey Boys partnership with Kieran Hardy to get Wales back on track". The Telegraph. ISSN   0307-1235 . Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  10. "Louis Rees-Zammit: Wales recall Bristol wing after NFL return". BBC Sport. 21 October 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  11. James, Ben (15 October 2025). "Forgotten Wales star's emotional return home as Test recall beckons". Wales Online. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  12. 1 2 Thomas, Steffan (31 July 2024). "Callum Sheedy: My struggles with grief and why I knew I had to come home". Wales Online. Retrieved 23 October 2025.