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‘It all happened so fast’: Callum Sheedy on viral moment against Scarlets

Callum Sheedy has pretty much seen and done it all during his playing career, but there has been a real first for him this week.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 9:45 AM
‘It all happened so fast’: Callum Sheedy on viral moment against Scarlets
Key Things to Know
  • Callum Sheedy addressed his viral header during Cardiff Rugby's 21-15 victory against the Scarlets.
  • The fly-half explained he used his head because there was no time to lower the ball to his foot.
  • Cardiff defeated the Scarlets 21-15 after trailing three times during the opening URC derby match.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cardiff Rugby fly-half Callum Sheedy addressed his viral header during his team's 21-15 United Rugby Championship win over the Scarlets. The unusual moment occurred in the second half when Sheedy chased his own kick and headed the ball to bypass Blair Murray. Footage of the play gained more than 800,000 views on social media, prompting debate over the legality of the move.

Sheedy acknowledged the humor of the situation while noting Cardiff's upcoming home match against Zebre Parma at Arms Park. He also addressed the positional competition at fly-half, with Cardiff featuring fellow Welsh internationals Jarrod Evans and Ioan Lloyd on the roster.

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