Sheedy making his dad proud after returning home to Cardiff

CARDIFF fly-half Callum Sheedy says his late father would be proud of him after he returned to the Welsh capital to play for his hometown club.

- BEN JAMES Rugby writer

Sheedy's father Philip passed away from bowel cancer in 2022, with his death a big factor in Sheedy deciding to join Cardiff from Bristol Bears ahead of last season.

Philip used to take Sheedy to matches at the Arms Park when he was younger.

"I always wanted to play for Cardiff and I knew it was going to happen, but I just didn't know when," he told Planet Rugby.

"It's been very, very special to come back home.

"As soon as I knew there was a chance of joining, I was really keen to make it happen.

"The emotional part of coming back to my hometown was a big factor."

He added: "I remember coming here with my dad when I was really young.

"We would go down the Arms Park every other week to watch the Blues, as they were at the time.

"You had guys like Nicky Robinson, Ben Blair, Paul Tito, and then Jonah Lomu for a season. They were good days.

"I know my dad would be looking down at me and be very proud of me putting on the Cardiff jersey.

"That was a massive part of me coming home."

Sheedy's admission comes with the fly-half is fine form for the club - admitting he's the happiest he's been on the pitch for years.