Career
He previously played with Aberdare Reconstruction Finance Corporation and most notably, Pontypridd Reconstruction Finance Corporation. At The end of the 2007/08 season Shellard left the Blues. Shellard"s position of choice is as a back-row forward. Rhys Shellard returned to Pontypridd for the 2012-2013 campaign.
He was selected in the Wales Sevens squad for 2012-2013.