Cardiff Rugby have confirmed the signing of Bristol Bears fly-half Callum Sheedy ahead of the 2024-25 season.
The fly-half, who came through the club’s pathway, will return to the Arms Park after spending his entire professional career to date with Bristol Bears.
Sheedy’s signature is a significant boost for the Blue and Blacks, who are beginning a new era under new owners Helford Capital.
He will compete with Tinus de Beer for the number 10 jersey, and is the first new signing in the capital following a succession of important re-signings.
Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt believes capture of Sheedy is an important step as the Blue and Blacks build for a new bright future.
He said: “Callum is someone I know well from my time at Bristol – he is a top quality player and importantly a top quality person. He will add on the pitch and also be a great role model to assist with our young players’ growth.
“He has flourished at Bristol, leading them back to the Premiership back in 2014-15, and then becoming an integral part of their environment and rugby program.
“His success within a good program at Bristol and the fact he is a Cardiff boy are two huge reasons I believe he’s a great fit for us. With Tinus De Beer, who has been excellent for us this season, we now have two great options at fly half.
“We have a long-term vision for the club and it is great that Callum will be part of that moving forward. We have prioritised keeping our young talent but we are also keen to add quality experience from outside and Callum is an example of that, albeit with previous links to the club.”