Cardiff fly-half Callum Sheedy surprised by viral reaction to his header against Scarlets

Cardiff fly-half Callum Sheedy has said he did not realise that a moment involving what has been described as a "header" during his side's United Rugby Championship match against the Scarlets would go on to attract widespread attention online.

The incident, which occurred during the URC fixture between the two Welsh sides, quickly circulated on social media after the match, drawing reactions from fans and commentators.

Sheedy said he was surprised by the scale of the reaction once he became aware of how much attention the clip had generated, though he did not initially expect it to draw significant notice during the game itself.

The United Rugby Championship regularly features fixtures between Wales's professional sides, including Cardiff and the Scarlets, with matches between the two clubs traditionally carrying additional significance as a Welsh derby.

Moments of unusual play captured during professional rugby matches have increasingly found a wider audience through social media clips, often circulating well beyond the immediate fanbase of the teams involved.

Sheedy, who plays fly-half for Cardiff, did not elaborate extensively on the specific circumstances of the moment beyond acknowledging the unexpected online reaction it generated.

The match result and broader context of Cardiff's performance against the Scarlets in the fixture were not detailed in connection with Sheedy's comments on the viral moment.

Fans of both clubs are likely to continue discussing the incident in the build-up to future meetings between the two sides later in the URC season.