2006–07 Ulster Rugby season

2006–07 Ulster Rugby season
Ground(s)	Ravenhill Stadium (Capacity: 12,500)
Coach(es)	Mark McCall
Captain(s)	Simon Best, Justin Harrison
League(s)	Heineken Cup (3rd in pool); Celtic League (5th)
1st kit	2nd kit
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The 2006–07 Ulster Rugby season was Ulster's 13th season since the advent of professionalism in rugby union, and their third under head coach Mark McCall. They competed in the Heineken Cup and the Celtic League.

They finished fifth in the Celtic League. Andrew Trimble was the league's joint top try scorer with seven. David Humphreys was fourth top points scorer with 148, and third leading marksman with 56 successful goal kicks.[1] They were third in their Heineken Cup pool, failing to qualify for the knockout stage. Roger Wilson was Ulster's Player of the Year.

Staff

Position	Name[2]	Nationality
Director of Coaching	Mark McCall	Ireland
Assistant coach (forwards)	Allen Clarke	Ireland
Defence coach	Neil Kelly	England
Strength and conditioning coach	Rodney Kennedy	Ireland
Fitness and conditioning coach	Philip Morrow	Ireland
Team manager	John McComish	Ireland
Team doctor	David Irwin	Ireland
Team physiotherapist	Gareth Robinson	Ireland
Video analyst	Simon McGookin	Ireland

Squad

Senior squad

Players in

Tim Barker from Glasgow[3]
Mark Bartholomeusz from Saracens[4]
Tom Court from Queensland Reds[5]
Kieron Dawson from London Irish[6]
Sam Harding from Northampton Saints (February 2007 to end of season)[7]

Promoted from academy

Niall Conlon[8]
Chris Henry[8]
Mark Kettyle[8]
Paul Marshall[8]
Paul McKenzie[8]
Stuart Philpott[8]

Players out

Jonny Bell retired[9]
Campbell Feather retired[9]
Rowan Frost to Mountauban[10]
Henry Head to Rotherham Titans[11]
Oisin Hennessy released
Tyrone Howe retired[9]
Rod Moore to Calvisano[10]
Reece Spee to Pertemps Bees[12]
Shane Stewart to Newport Gwent Dragons[13]
James Topping retired[9]

Ulster Rugby squad[14]
Props Bryan Young (23 apps, 20 starts) Simon Best (17 apps, 15 starts) Justin Fitzpatrick (22 apps, 14 starts, 5 pts) Tom Court* (3 apps, 2 starts) Declan Fitzpatrick (8 apps, 1 start, 5 pts) John Andress (no apps) Niall Conlon (no apps) Hookers Rory Best (19 apps, 18 starts, 20 pts) Paul Shields (16 apps, 8 starts) Nigel Brady (3 apps) Stuart Philpott (1 app) Locks Justin Harrison (25 apps, 25 starts) Matt McCullough (18 apps, 13 starts, 5 pts) Tim Barker (21 apps, 10 starts) Ryan Caldwell (6 apps, 4 starts) Lewis Stevenson (no apps)	Back row Roger Wilson (26 apps, 25 starts, 15 apps) Neil Best (18 apps, 18 starts, 15 pts) Stephen Ferris (20 apps, 17 starts) Kieron Dawson (20 apps, 14 starts, 5 pts) Neil McMillan (14 apps, 4 starts, 10 pts) David Pollock (3 apps) Sam Harding (1 app) Chris Henry (no apps) Scrum-halves Isaac Boss (20 apps, 19 starts, 15 pts) Kieran Campbell (20 apps, 7 starts, 5 pts) Paul Marshall (2 apps) Fly-halves David Humphreys (19 apps, 19 starts, 200 pts)	Centres Paddy Wallace (24 apps, 22 starts, 47 pts) Paul Steinmetz (23 apps, 22 starts, 62 pts) Andrew Trimble (19 apps, 19 starts, 45 pts) Kevin Maggs (20 apps, 7 starts) Adam Larkin (3 apps, 1 start) Darren Cave (1 app) Wings Paul McKenzie (12 apps, 16 starts) Tommy Bowe (17 apps, 15 starts, 25 pts) Mark Bartholomeusz (15 apps, 14 starts, 5 pts) Andy Maxwell (14 apps, 12 starts, 20 pts) Fullbacks Scott Young (23 apps, 20 starts) Bryn Cunningham (19 apps, 18 starts, 30 pts) Mark Kettyle (no apps)

(c) denotes the team captain, Bold denotes internationally capped players. Italics denotes academy players who appeared in the senior team. ^* denotes players qualified to play for Ireland on residency or dual nationality.

Players in

Niall O'Connor[15]
Neil Simpson[16]
Michael Ferguson
Stephen Douglas
Mark Robinson
T. J. Anderson
Willie Faloon
David Drake
Phil Coulter
Owen McMurray
Richard Fegan
Dale Black

Position[17]	Name	Nationality
High Performance Development Manager	Gary Longwell	Ireland
Fitness and conditioning coach	Steve Richards	Ireland
Elite Player Development Officer	Neil Doak	Ireland

Academy squad[18]
Props Michael Ferguson, Dungannon (1) Neil Simpson, Instonians (1) Hookers Stephen Douglas, Ballymena (1) Locks none	Back row Mark Robinson, QUB (1) T. J. Anderson, Dungannon (1) David Pollock, QUB (2) Willie Faloon, Ballynahinch (1) Scrum-halves David Drake, Ballymena (1) Phil Coulter, Malone (1) Fly-halves Niall O'Connor, Belfast Harlequins (1) Owen McMurray, Instonians (1)	Centres Darren Cave, Belfast Harlequins (2) Mark McCrea, QUB (1) Stuart Megaw, Ballynahinch Wings Richard Fegan, Malone (1) Dale Black, Dungannon (1) Fullbacks none

Heineken Cup

Pool 5

Team	P	W	L	Tries for	Tries against	Try diff	Points for	Points against	Points diff	TB	LB	Pts
Llanelli Scarlets (2)	6	6	0	20	12	+8	169	120	+49	3	0	27
Toulouse	6	3	3	18	17	+1	147	145	+2	3	2	17
Ulster	6	2	4	10	15	−5	111	129	−18	1	1	10
London Irish	6	1	5	15	19	−4	124	157	−33	2	3	9

21 October 2006
13:35

Ulster	30–3	Toulouse
Try: Trimble (2) 3' c, 39' c Boss 29' c Con: Humphreys (3) Pen: Humphreys (3) 6', 11', 40+3'	Report[19]	Pen: Courrent 14'

Ravenhill, Belfast
Attendance: 12,772
Referee: Dave Pearson (England)

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Bryan Young, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Stephen Ferris, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andrew Trimble, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Paul Steinmetz, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields, 17. Simon Best (for Fitzpatrick), 18. Tim Barker (for Harrison), 19. Kieron Dawson (for Ferris), 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. Kevin Maggs (for Steinmetz), 22. Andy Maxwell (for Bowe).

27 October 2006
19:30

Llanelli Scarlets	21–15	Ulster
Try: King 4' m M. Jones 50' c Con: S. Jones Pen: S. Jones (3) 28', 40+6', 71'	Report[20]	Pen: Humphreys (5) 33', 38', 47', 58', 64'

Stradey Park, Llanelli
Attendance: 8,914
Referee: Tony Spreadbury (England)

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Bryan Young, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Stephen Ferris, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andrew Trimble, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Paul Steinmetz, 14. Andy Maxwell, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields, 17. Simon Best (for Fitzpatrick), 18. Tim Barker, 19. Kieron Dawson (for Ferris), 20. Kieran Campbell, 21. Kevin Maggs (for Wallace), 22. Scott Young (for Cunningham).

9 December 2006
15:30

London Irish	29–13	Ulster
Try: Leguizamón 17' c Catt 20' c Geraghty 62' c Tagicakibau 80+5' m Con: Geraghty (3) Pen: Everitt 80'	Report[21]	Try: Steinmetz 40+3' c Con: Humphreys Pen: Humphreys (2) 13', 33'

Madejski Stadium, Reading
Attendance: 14,675
Referee: Joël Jutge (France)

Ulster lineup

1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Kieron Dawson, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andrew Trimble, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Paul Steinmetz, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields, 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for B. Young), 18. Tim Barker, 19. Neil McMillan (for Dawson), 20. Kieran Campbell, 21. Kevin Maggs, 22. Mark Bartholomeusz (for Cunningham).

15 December 2006
19:30

Ulster	29–13	London Irish
Try: Trimble 18' m Humphreys 44' c McMillan 58' c Steinmetz 76' c Con: Humphreys (3) Pen: Humphreys 51'	Report[22]	Try: Tiesi 62' c Con: Geraghty Pen: Geraghty (2) 15', 31'

Ravenhill, Belfast
Attendance: 12,747
Referee: Nigel Whitehouse (Wales)

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Kieron Dawson, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andrew Trimble, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Paul Steinmetz, 14. Mark Bartholomeusz, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields (for R. Best), 17. Bryan Young (for Fitzpatrick), 18. Tim Barker (for Mcullough), 19. Neil McMillan (for Dawson), 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. Adam Larkin (for Wallace), 22. Scott Young (for Bartholomeusz).

13 January 2007
13:35

Ulster	11–35	Llanelli Scarlets
Try: Bowe 13' m Pen: Wallace 1' Steinmetz 38'	Report[23]	Try: Popham 35' c King 57' c Stoddart 63' c Peel 79' c G. Thomas 80+1' c Con: S. Jones (5)

Ravenhill, Belfast
Attendance: 12,278
Referee: Joël Jutge (France)

Ulster lineup

1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Kieron Dawson, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. Paddy Wallace, 11. Paul McKenzie, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Andrew Trimble, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Mark Bartholomeusz. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields (for R. Best), 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for B. Young), 18. Tim Barker (for Harrison), 19. Ryan Caldwell (for McCullough), 20. Paul Marshall, 21. Adam Larkin (for Wallace), 22. Kevin Maggs (for Steinmetz).

21 January 2007
14:00

Toulouse	28–13	Ulster
Try: Poitrenaud (2) 6' c, 65' c Nyanga 73' m Con: Courrent (2) Pen: Courrent (3) 25', 53', 71'	Report[24]	Try: McCullough 12' c Con: Wallace Pen: Wallace (2) 43', 57'

Stade Ernest-Wallon, Toulouse
Attendance: 14,765
Referee: Tony Spreadbury (England)

Ulster lineup

1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Kieron Dawson, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. Paddy Wallace, 11. Paul McKenzie, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Andrew Trimble, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Mark Bartholomeusz. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields (for R. Best), 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for B. Young), 18. Tim Barker (for Mcullough), 19. Stephen Ferris (for Wilson), 20. Paul Marshall, 21. Adam Larkin, 22. Kevin Maggs (for McKenzie).

Celtic League

	Team	Pld	W	D	L	PF	PA	PD	TF	TA	Try bonus	Losing bonus	Pts
1	Ospreys	20	14	0	6	461	374	+87	49	32	4	4	64
2	Cardiff Blues	20	13	1	6	447	327	+120	53	33	6	3	63
3	Leinster	20	12	1	7	472	376	+96	54	37	7	4	61
4	Llanelli Scarlets	20	12	0	8	490	417	+73	61	41	9	0	57
5	Ulster	20	11	1	8	423	310	+113	45	31	4	5	55
6	Munster	20	12	0	8	379	294	+85	37	31	3	3	54
7	Glasgow Warriors	20	11	0	9	434	419	+15	42	49	3	2	49
8	Edinburgh	20	8	1	11	335	423	−88	31	45	2	6	42
9	Newport Gwent Dragons	20	8	0	12	353	362	−9	36	43	1	6	39
10	Connacht	20	4	2	14	326	474	−148	30	48	2	4	26
11	Border Reivers	20	2	0	18	201	545	−344	16	64	0	4	12
Under the standard bonus point system, points are awarded as follows: 4 points for a win 2 points for a draw 1 bonus point for scoring 4 tries (or more) (Try bonus) 1 bonus point for losing by 7 points (or fewer) (Losing bonus)
Source: RaboDirect PRO12 Archived 2020-09-03 at the Wayback Machine

2 September 2006
19:30

Ulster	31 – 16	Llanelli Scarlets
Try: Humphreys Steinmetz Bartholomeusz Con: Humphreys (2) Pen: Humphreys (4)	Report[25]	Try: Daniel Con: Jones Pen: Jones (3)

Ravenhill
Attendance: 8,265

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Tom Court, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Tim Barker, 6. Stephen Ferris, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Paul Steinmetz, 14. Mark Bartholomeusz, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady (for Shields), 17. Declan Fitzpatrick (for Court), 18. Matt McCullough (for Barker), 19. Kieron Dawson (for McMillan), 20. Paul Marshall, 21. Kevin Maggs (for Wallace), 22. Scott Young (for Cunningham).

9 September 2006
17:30

Newport Gwent Dragons	25 – 32	Ulster
Try: Brew (2) Fitisemanu Con: Sweeney (2) Pen: Sweeney (2)	Report[26]	Try: Cunningham (2) Maxwell Fitzpatrick Con: Humphreys (3) Pen: Humphreys (2)

Rodney Parade
Attendance: 5,114

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Tom Court, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Tim Barker, 6. Stephen Ferris, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Paul Steinmetz, 14. Mark Bartholomeusz, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady (for Shields), 17. Declan Fitzpatrick (for Court), 18. Matt McCullough (for Harrison), 19. Kieron Dawson (for McMillan), 20. Paul Marshall (for Campbell), 21. Kevin Maggs (for Wallace), 22. Scott Young.

15 September 2006
19:30

Edinburgh	20 – 15	Ulster
Try: Cairns Pen: Paterson (4) Drop: Godman	Report[27]	Pen: Humphreys (5)

Murrayfield
Attendance: 3,129

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Bryan Young, 4. Tim Barker, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Stephen Ferris, 7. Kieron Dawson, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Paul Steinmetz, 14. Mark Bartholomeusz, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields, 17. Tom Court (for B. Young), 18. Lewis Stevenson, 19. Neil McMillan (for Dawson), 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. Kevin Maggs (for Wallace), 22. Scott Young.

22 September 2006
19:30

Ulster	43 – 7	Ospreys
Try: R. Best Bowe Steinmetz McMillan Con: Humphreys (4) Pen: Humphreys (5)	Report[28]	Try: Byrne Con: Hook

Ravenhill
Attendance: 10,804

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Bryan Young, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Tim Barker, 6. Stephen Ferris, 7. Kieron Dawson, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Paul Steinmetz, 14. Mark Bartholomeusz, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields (for R. Best), 17. Declan Fitzpatrick (for J. Fitzpatrick), 18. Matt McCullough (for Barker), 19. Neil McMillan (for Ferris), 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. Kevin Maggs (for Wallace), 22. Tommy Bowe (for Maxwell).

30 September 2006
19:30

Munster	21 – 13	Ulster
Try: Wallace Horgan Con: O'Gara Pen: O'Gara (3)	Report[29]	Try: Steinmetz Con: Humphreys Pen: Humphreys (2)

Musgrave Park
Attendance: 8,000

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Bryan Young, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andrew Trimble, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Paul Steinmetz, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields (for R. Best), 17. Declan Fitzpatrick (for J. Fitzpatrick), 18. Tim Barker (for McCullough), 19. Kieron Dawson (for N. Best), 20. Stephen Ferris (for McMillan), 21. Kevin Maggs (for Steinmetz), 22. Kieran Campbell (for Bowe).

6 October 2006
18:30

Connacht	17 – 24	Ulster
Try: Mostyn Warwick Con: Warwick (2) Pen: Warwick	Report[30]	Try: Cunningham Wilson Boss Con: Humphreys (2) Pen: Humphreys

Sportsground
Attendance: 1,687

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Bryan Young, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Stephen Ferris, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andrew Trimble, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Andy Maxwell, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields (for R. Best), 17. Declan Fitzpatrick (for B. Young), 18. Tim Barker (for Harrison), 19. Kieron Dawson (for N. Best), 20. Neil McMillan (for Ferris), 21. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 22. Scott Young (for Humphreys).

14 October 2006
17:30

Ulster	32 – 12	Cardiff Blues
Try: Cunningham Wallace N. Best Trimble (2) Con: Humphreys (2) Pen: Humphreys	Report[31]	Try: Czekaj Evans Con: Macleod

Ravenhill
Attendance: 9,979

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Bryan Young, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Stephen Ferris, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andrew Trimble, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Andy Maxwell, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields (for R. Best), 17. Declan Fitzpatrick (for J. Fitzpatrick), 18. Tim Barker (for Harrison), 19. Neil McMillan (for Ferris), 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. Adam Larkin (for Humphreys), 22. Scott Young (for Trimble).

3 November 2006
19:30

Ulster	32 – 8	Border Reivers
Try: Dawson J. Fitzpatrick Campbell Steinmetz Con: Humphreys (3) Pen: Humphreys (2)	Report[32]	Try: Danielli Con: MacRae

Ravenhill
Attendance: 10,452

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Tim Barker, 6. Stephen Ferris, 7. Kieron Dawson, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Scott Young, 15. Mark Bartholomeusz. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady (for Shields), 17. Declan Fitzpatrick, 18. Matt McCullough (for Barker), 19. Neil McMillan (for Ferris), 20. Paul Marshall (for Campbell), 21. Adam Larkin, 22. Paul McKenzie (for Maxwell).

2 December 2006
19:30

Ulster	6 – 6	Leinster
Pen: Humphreys (2)	Report[33]	Pen: D'Arcy Drop: D'Arcy

Ravenhill
Attendance: 12,800

Ulster lineup

1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Kieron Dawson, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Paul McKenzie, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Paul Steinmetz, 14. Mark Bartholomeusz, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields, 17. Justin Fitzpatrick, 18. Tim Barker, 19. Stephen Ferris (for Dawson), 20. Kieran Campbell, 21. Kevin Maggs (for Wallace), 22. Scott Young.

26 December 2006
17:30

Ulster	20 – 10	Connacht
Try: Bowe (2) N. Best Con: Wallace Pen: Humphreys	Report[34]	Try: Fogarty Con: McHugh Pen: Warwick

Ravenhill
Attendance: 12,143

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Tim Barker, 6. Neil Best, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andrew Trimble, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Mark Bartholomeusz, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Rory Best (for Shields), 17. Bryan Young (for J. Fitzpatrick), 18. Matt McCullough (for Barker), 19. Kieron Dawson (for McMillan), 20. Isaac Boss (for Campbell), 21. Paddy Wallace (for Humphreys), 22. Tommy Bowe (for Cunningham).

31 December 2006
14:00

Leinster	20 – 12	Ulster
Try: Hickie Finegan Heaslip Con: Contepomi Pen: Sexton	Report[35]	Pen: Wallace (3) Drop: Wallace

Lansdowne Road
Attendance: 48,000

Ulster lineup

1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Kieron Dawson, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andrew Trimble, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Mark Bartholomeusz. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields (for R. Best), 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for B. Young), 18. Tim Barker (for Harrison), 19. Neil McMillan (for Dawson), 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. Paddy Wallace (for Humphreys), 22. Paul McKenzie (for Maggs).

6 January 2007
17:30

Glasgow Warriors	8 – 19	Ulster
Try: Newman Pen: Parks	Report[36]	Try: R. Best Bowe N. Best Con: Wallace (2)

Hughenden
Attendance: 2,799

Ulster lineup

1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Kieron Dawson, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. Paddy Wallace, 11. Paul McKenzie, 12. Andrew Trimble, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Mark Bartholomeusz. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields (for R. Best), 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for B. Young), 18. Tim Barker (for McCullough), 19. Neil McMillan (for Dawson), 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. Adam Larkin, 22. Paul Steinmetz (for Maggs).

27 January 2007
17:30

Ospreys	29 – 22	Ulster
Try: Walker (2) Con: Connor (2) Pen: Connor (3) Drop: Connor (2)	Report[37]	Try: Ferris Con: Steinmetz Pen: Steinmetz (5)

Liberty Stadium
Attendance: 6,077

Ulster lineup

1. Bryan Young, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Justin Fitzpatrick, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Tim Barker, 6. Stephen Ferris, 7. Kieron Dawson, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. Adam Larkin, 11. Paul McKenzie, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Mark Bartholomeusz. Replacements: 16. Stuart Philpott, 17. Declan Fitzpatrick, 18. Ryan Caldwell, 19. David Pollock (for Ferris), 20. Paul Marshall, 21. Scott Young (for McKenzie), 22. Bryn Cunningham (for Larkin).

16 February 2007
19:10

Ulster	14 – 7	Newport Gwent Dragons
Try: Trimble Boss Con: Humphreys (2)	Report[38]	Try: Brew Con: Sweeney

Ravenhill
Attendance: 9,237

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Tim Barker, 6. Neil Best, 7. Kieron Dawson, 8. Stephen Ferris, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andrew Trimble, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Paul Steinmetz, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Stuart Philpott, 17. Bryan Young (for S. Best), 18. Ryan Caldwell, 19. Roger Wilson (for Dawson), 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. Kevin Maggs (for Wallace), 22. Paul McKenzie (for Cunningham).

3 March 2007
17:30

Llanelli Scarlets	17 – 11	Ulster
Try: Davies Pen: Thomas (4)	Report[39]	Try: Trimble Pen: Humphreys (2)

Stradey Park
Attendance: 5,641

Ulster lineup

1. Bryan Young, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Tim Barker, 6. Stephen Ferris, 7. Kieron Dawson, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andrew Trimble, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Paul Steinmetz, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Stuart Philpott (for Shields), 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for B. Young), 18. Ryan Caldwell (for Barker), 19. Sam Harding (for Dawson), 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. Paul McKenzie (for Humphreys), 22. Kevin Maggs (for Steinmetz).

23 March 2007
19:30

Ulster	21 – 24	Munster
Try: Steinmetz Wilson Trimble Con: Humphreys	Report[40]	Try: O'Sullivan Halstead Carney Con: Manning (2) Hickey Pen: Hickey

Ravenhill
Attendance: 12,900

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Bryan Young, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Ryan Caldwell, 6. Stephen Ferris, 7. Kieron Dawson, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Paul Steinmetz, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Andrew Trimble, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields, 17. Declan Fitzpatrick (for J. Fitzpatrick), 18. Tim Barker (for Caldwell), 19. David Pollock (for Ferris), 20. Kieran Campbell, 21. Paul McKenzie (for Steinmetz), 22. Andy Maxwell (for Humphreys).

13 April 2007
19:30

Border Reivers	9 – 33	Ulster
Pen: Jones (3)	Report[41]	Try: Cunningham Maxwell Ferris Con: Humphreys (3) Pen: Humphreys (4)

Netherdale
Attendance: 3,252

Ulster lineup

1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Ryan Caldwell, 6. Stephen Ferris, 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Andrew Trimble, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields, 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for B. Young), 18. Tim Barker (for Caldwell), 19. David Pollock (for Wilson), 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. Darren Cave (for Wallace), 22. Paul McKenzie.

20 April 2007
19:10

Cardiff Blues	20 – 17	Ulster
Try: Shanklin Czekaj Con: Macleod Blair Pen: Blair Drop: Macleod	Report[42]	Try: Wilson Trimble Con: Steinmetz (2) Pen: Steinmetz

Cardiff Arms Park
Attendance: 6,354

Ulster lineup

1. Bryan Young, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Ryan Caldwell, 6. Stephen Ferris, 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. Paddy Wallace, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Andrew Trimble, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady, 17. Justin Fitzpatrick, 18. Tim Barker (for Caldwell), 19. Kevin Maggs, 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. Neil McMillan (for Ferris), 22. Paul McKenzie.

27 April 2007
19:30

Ulster	10 – 24	Glasgow Warriors
Try: Maxwell Trimble	Report[43]	Try: Beattie Barclay Lamont Con: Parks (3) Pen: Parks

Ravenhill
Attendance: 8,056

Ulster lineup

1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Ryan Caldwell, 6. Stephen Ferris, 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. Paddy Wallace, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Andrew Trimble, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields, 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for B. Young), 18. Tim Barker (for Caldwell), 19. Neil McMillan (for Ferris), 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. David Humphreys (for Wallace), 22. Paul McKenzie (for Cunningham).

11 May 2007
19:30

Ulster	16 – 10	Edinburgh
Try: Maxwell Con: Wallace Pen: Wallace (3)	Report[44]	Try: Murray Con: Hodge Pen: Hodge

Ravenhill
Attendance: 7,429

Ulster lineup

1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Tim Barker, 6. Neil Best, 7. Stephen Ferris, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. Paddy Wallace, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Andrew Trimble, 14. Paul McKenzie, 15. Tommy Bowe. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady, 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for B. Young), 18. Chris Henry, 19. Neil McMillan, 20. Kieran Campbell, 21. David Humphreys, 22. Darren Cave.

Home attendance

League	Fixtures	Average Attendance	Highest	Lowest	League	Fixtures	Average Attendance	Highest	Lowest	Total Attendance	Average Attendance
Domestic League					European Cup					Total
2006–07 Celtic League	10	10,207	12,900	7,429	2006–07 Heineken Cup	3	12,599	12,772	12,278	139,862	10,759

Ulster Rugby Awards

The Ulster Rugby Awards ceremony was held at the Ramada Hotel on 17 May 2007. Winners were:[45]

Bank of Ireland Ulster Player of the Year: Roger Wilson
Guinness Ulster Rugby Personality of the Year: Rory Best
Vodofone Ulster Young Player of the Year: David Pollock
Kukri Sportswear Club of the Year: Dungannon RFC
First Trust Club Player of the Year: Paul Magee, Dungannon
Ken Goodall Award for Outstanding Player at the Sports Institute: Thomas Anderson
Northern Bank Schools Player of the Year: James Sandford, The Royal School, Armagh
Calor Gas Youth Player of the Year: David McGregor
Belfast Telegraph Merit Award: Simon McDowell
Dorrington B. Faulkner Award: Walter Lindsay, Civil Service Rugby Club

References

Statzone, Pro12 Rugby, retrieved 2 June 2022
Management profiles, Ulster Rugby, archived 23 November 2006
"Ulster sign Tim Barker", Glasgow Warriors, 3 March 2006
"Ulster sign Bartholomeusz", The Irish Times, 22 March 2006
Gavin Mairs, "Rookie Tom set to hold Court for Ireland A", Belfast Telegraph, 1 June 2006
"Dawson joins Ulster on two-year deal", The Irish Times, 3 April 2006
"Sam Harding joins Ulster", EPCRugby, 1 February 2007
"Success Stories", Ulster Rugby, archived 23 November 2006
"McCall determined to make his Mark again", Belfast Telegraph, 6 September 2006
"Transfer Ins And Outs", Irish Rugby, 30 June 2006
Gavin Mairs, "Head and McComish set to join Irish exiles at Titans", Belfast Telegraph, 30 March 2006
Elliott Josypenko, "Reece Spee signs", Rugby Network, 31 July 2006
"Dragons reorganise senior squad", WRU, 5 June 2006
Appearances and scoring stats from ItsRugby.co.uk
Niall O'Connor player profile, Ulster Rugby, archived 23 November 2006
Neil Simpson player profile, Ulster Rugby, archived 23 November 2006
"Ulster Rugby Academy Update", Ulster Rugby, 8 August 2006, archived 23 November 2006
"Academy Introduction", Ulster Rugby, archived 23 November 2006
"Free running Ulster stun triple champions Toulouse", EPCR, 21 October 2006
"Strong Scarlets snuff out Ulster threat", EPCR, 27 October 2006
"Irish open Heineken Cup account", EPCR, 9 December 2006
"Second half Ulster silence London Irish", EPCR, 15 December 2006
"Five try Scarlets through to final eight", EPCR, 13 January 2007
"Toulouse – Ulster", EPCR, 21 January 2007
"Champions start in style", Pro12 Rugby, 2 September 2006
"Ulster remain unbeaten", Pro12 Rugby, 9 September 2006
"Morale-boosting win for The Gunners", Pro12 Rugby, 15 September 2006
"Ulster hammer Ospreys", Pro12 Rugby, 22 September 2006
"O'Gara boot ensures Munster success", Pro12 Rugby, 30 September 2006
"Ulster move to top of table", Pro12 Rugby, 6 October 2006
"Ulster keep up the pace with another five points", Pro12 Rugby, 14 October 2006
"Ulster secure maximum points", Pro12 Rugby, 3 November 2006
"Ulster and Leinster share spoils at Ravenhill", Pro12 Rugby, 2 December 2006
"Ulster consolidate Magners League control against Connacht", Pro12 Rugby, 26 December 2006
"Leinster give Lansdowne Road a fitting send off", Pro12 Rugby, 31 December 2006
"Ulster regain their winning habit at Glasgow", Pro12 Rugby, 6 January 2007
"Ospreys register an important victory", Pro12 Rugby, 27 January 2007
"Ulster keep up pressure on the leaders", Pro12 Rugby, 16 February 2007
"Ulster miss chance to retake top spot", Pro12 Rugby, 3 March 2007
"Munster make second half comeback", Pro12 Rugby, 23 March 2007
"Borders send out message despite defeat", Pro12 Rugby, 13 April 2007
"Macleod seals late win for the Blues", Pro12 Rugby, 21 April 2007
"Glasgow win all but ends Ulster's title hopes", Pro12 Rugby, 27 April 2007
"Ulster return to winning ways", Pro12 Rugby, 11 May 2007
Gavin Mairs, "Rory heads for World Cup as Personality of the Year", Belfast Telegraph, 18 May 2007

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[1] Statzone, Pro12 Rugby, retrieved 2 June 2022

[2] Management profiles, Ulster Rugby, archived 23 November 2006

[3] "Ulster sign Tim Barker", Glasgow Warriors, 3 March 2006

[4] "Ulster sign Bartholomeusz", The Irish Times, 22 March 2006

[5] Gavin Mairs, "Rookie Tom set to hold Court for Ireland A", Belfast Telegraph, 1 June 2006

[6] "Dawson joins Ulster on two-year deal", The Irish Times, 3 April 2006

[7] "Sam Harding joins Ulster", EPCRugby, 1 February 2007

[success-8] "Success Stories", Ulster Rugby, archived 23 November 2006

[mark-9] "McCall determined to make his Mark again", Belfast Telegraph, 6 September 2006

[ins-10] "Transfer Ins And Outs", Irish Rugby, 30 June 2006

[11] Gavin Mairs, "Head and McComish set to join Irish exiles at Titans", Belfast Telegraph, 30 March 2006

[12] Elliott Josypenko, "Reece Spee signs", Rugby Network, 31 July 2006

[13] "Dragons reorganise senior squad", WRU, 5 June 2006

[14] Appearances and scoring stats from ItsRugby.co.uk

[15] Niall O'Connor player profile, Ulster Rugby, archived 23 November 2006

[16] Neil Simpson player profile, Ulster Rugby, archived 23 November 2006

[17] "Ulster Rugby Academy Update", Ulster Rugby, 8 August 2006, archived 23 November 2006

[18] "Academy Introduction", Ulster Rugby, archived 23 November 2006

[19] "Free running Ulster stun triple champions Toulouse", EPCR, 21 October 2006

[20] "Strong Scarlets snuff out Ulster threat", EPCR, 27 October 2006

[21] "Irish open Heineken Cup account", EPCR, 9 December 2006

[22] "Second half Ulster silence London Irish", EPCR, 15 December 2006

[23] "Five try Scarlets through to final eight", EPCR, 13 January 2007

[24] "Toulouse – Ulster", EPCR, 21 January 2007

[25] "Champions start in style", Pro12 Rugby, 2 September 2006

[26] "Ulster remain unbeaten", Pro12 Rugby, 9 September 2006

[27] "Morale-boosting win for The Gunners", Pro12 Rugby, 15 September 2006

[28] "Ulster hammer Ospreys", Pro12 Rugby, 22 September 2006

[29] "O'Gara boot ensures Munster success", Pro12 Rugby, 30 September 2006

[30] "Ulster move to top of table", Pro12 Rugby, 6 October 2006

[31] "Ulster keep up the pace with another five points", Pro12 Rugby, 14 October 2006

[32] "Ulster secure maximum points", Pro12 Rugby, 3 November 2006

[33] "Ulster and Leinster share spoils at Ravenhill", Pro12 Rugby, 2 December 2006

[34] "Ulster consolidate Magners League control against Connacht", Pro12 Rugby, 26 December 2006

[35] "Leinster give Lansdowne Road a fitting send off", Pro12 Rugby, 31 December 2006

[36] "Ulster regain their winning habit at Glasgow", Pro12 Rugby, 6 January 2007

[37] "Ospreys register an important victory", Pro12 Rugby, 27 January 2007

[38] "Ulster keep up pressure on the leaders", Pro12 Rugby, 16 February 2007

[39] "Ulster miss chance to retake top spot", Pro12 Rugby, 3 March 2007

[40] "Munster make second half comeback", Pro12 Rugby, 23 March 2007

[41] "Borders send out message despite defeat", Pro12 Rugby, 13 April 2007

[42] "Macleod seals late win for the Blues", Pro12 Rugby, 21 April 2007

[43] "Glasgow win all but ends Ulster's title hopes", Pro12 Rugby, 27 April 2007

[44] "Ulster return to winning ways", Pro12 Rugby, 11 May 2007

[45] Gavin Mairs, "Rory heads for World Cup as Personality of the Year", Belfast Telegraph, 18 May 2007