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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| Born | Callum Michael Sheedy 28 October 1995 Cardiff, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 180 lb (12 st 12 lb; 82 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Corpus Christi High School, Cardiff Millfield School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Club career
editBristol
editSheedy 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
editInternational career
editAge grade rugby
editWales
editHe was named in the senior Wales squad for the 2020 Autumn Nations Cup.[9] On 13 November 2020, Sheedy made his international debut for Wales, coming off the bench in a 32–9 loss to Ireland.[10] The following week, Sheedy was partnered at halfback by Kieran Hardy, the two having previously played together for Jersey Reds in 2017.[11]
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.[12][13]
International tries
edit| Try | Opponent | Location | Venue | Competition | Date | Result |
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| 1 |  Italy | Rome, Italy | Stadio Olimpico | 2021 Six Nations | 13 March 2021 | Win |
Personal life
editHonours
editBristol
Wales
References
edit- ↑ "Callum Sheedy ESPN profile". ESPN. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ↑ "Bristol Bears profile". Bristol Bears. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ↑ "Callum Sheedy: Six Nations winner enjoys perfect weekend with Bristol". BBC Sport. 27 March 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ↑ "Callum Sheedy returns to Cardiff with long-term contract". Cardiff Rugby. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ↑ "Challenge Cup LIVE: Cardiff vs Ulster - score, radio commentary and live text updates". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ↑ "Challenge Cup: Cardiff 29-26 Ulster - Callum Sheedy late penalty seals home win". BBC Sport. 13 December 2025. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Callum Sheedy and Marcus Smith are standout inclusions for England". The Guardian. 27 May 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ↑ "Sheedy and Lloyd named in Wales squad for autumn campaign". 6 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ↑ Sheedy Wales debut
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Louis Rees-Zammit: Wales recall Bristol wing after NFL return". BBC Sport. 21 October 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ↑ James, Ben (15 October 2025). "Forgotten Wales star's emotional return home as Test recall beckons". Wales Online. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- 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.