2006–07 Ulster Rugby season

July 2023 July 2023 2006–07 Ulster Rugby season Ravenhill Stadium 12,500 Mark McCall Simon Best, Justin Harrison David Humphreys (200) Andrew Trimble (9) Heineken Cup (3rd in pool)Celtic League (5th) _blackshoulders _redshoulders _blackshoulders FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FF0000 _blackshoulders _thinwhitesides _blackshoulders FF0000 000000 FF0000 000000 000000 2005–06 2007–08 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.Statzone, Pro12 Rugby, retrieved 2 June 2022 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 NameManagement profiles, Ulster Rugby, archived 23 November 2006 Nationality Director of Coaching Mark McCall Ireland rugby union Ireland Assistant coach (forwards) Allen Clarke Ireland rugby union Ireland Defence coach Neil Kelly ENG England Strength and conditioning coach Rodney Kennedy Ireland rugby union Ireland Fitness and conditioning coach Philip Morrow Ireland rugby union Ireland Team manager John McComish Ireland rugby union Ireland Team doctor David Irwin Ireland rugby union Ireland Team physiotherapist Gareth Robinson Ireland rugby union Ireland Video analyst Simon McGookin Ireland rugby union Ireland Squad Senior squad Players in IRE rugby union Tim Barker from SCO Glasgow"Ulster sign Tim Barker", Glasgow Warriors, 3 March 2006 AUS Mark Bartholomeusz from ENG Saracens"Ulster sign Bartholomeusz", The Irish Times, 22 March 2006 AUS Tom Court from AUS Queensland RedsGavin Mairs, "Rookie Tom set to hold Court for Ireland A", Belfast Telegraph, 1 June 2006 IRE rugby union Kieron Dawson from ENG London Irish"Dawson joins Ulster on two-year deal", The Irish Times, 3 April 2006 AUS Sam Harding from ENG Northampton Saints (February 2007 to end of season)"Sam Harding joins Ulster", EPCRugby, 1 February 2007 Promoted from academy IRE rugby union Niall Conlon IRE rugby union Chris Henry"Success Stories", Ulster Rugby, archived 23 November 2006 IRE rugby union Mark Kettyle IRE rugby union Paul Marshall IRE rugby union Paul McKenzie IRE rugby union Stuart Philpott Players out IRE rugby union Jonny Bell retired"McCall determined to make his Mark again", Belfast Telegraph, 6 September 2006 IRE rugby union Campbell Feather retired NZL Rowan Frost to FRA Mountauban"Transfer Ins And Outs", Irish Rugby, 30 June 2006 ENG Henry Head to ENG Rotherham TitansGavin Mairs, "Head and McComish set to join Irish exiles at Titans", Belfast Telegraph, 30 March 2006 IRE rugby union Oisin Hennessy released IRE rugby union Tyrone Howe retired AUS Rod Moore to ITA Calvisano New Zealand Reece Spee to ENG Pertemps BeesElliott Josypenko, "Reece Spee signs", Rugby Network, 31 July 2006 NZL Shane Stewart to WAL Newport Gwent Dragons"Dragons reorganise senior squad", WRU, 5 June 2006 IRE rugby union James Topping retired Ulster Rugby squadAppearances and scoring stats from ItsRugby.co.ukProps IRE rugby union Bryan Young (23 apps, 20 starts) IRE rugby union Simon Best (17 apps, 15 starts) IRE rugby union Justin Fitzpatrick (22 apps, 14 starts, 5 pts) AUS Tom Court* (3 apps, 2 starts) IRE rugby union Declan Fitzpatrick (8 apps, 1 start, 5 pts) IRE rugby union John Andress (no apps) IRE rugby union Niall Conlon (no apps) Hookers IRE rugby union Rory Best (19 apps, 18 starts, 20 pts) IRE rugby union Paul Shields (16 apps, 8 starts) IRE rugby union Nigel Brady (3 apps) IRE rugby union Stuart Philpott (1 app) Locks AUS Justin Harrison (25 apps, 25 starts) IRE rugby union Matt McCullough (18 apps, 13 starts, 5 pts) IRE rugby union Tim Barker (21 apps, 10 starts) IRE rugby union Ryan Caldwell (6 apps, 4 starts) IRE rugby union Lewis Stevenson (no apps)Back row IRE rugby union Roger Wilson (26 apps, 25 starts, 15 apps) IRE rugby union Neil Best (18 apps, 18 starts, 15 pts) IRE rugby union Stephen Ferris (20 apps, 17 starts) IRE rugby union Kieron Dawson (20 apps, 14 starts, 5 pts) IRE rugby union Neil McMillan (14 apps, 4 starts, 10 pts) IRE rugby union David Pollock (3 apps) AUS Sam Harding (1 app) IRE rugby union Chris Henry (no apps) Scrum-halves IRE rugby union Isaac Boss (20 apps, 19 starts, 15 pts) IRE rugby union Kieran Campbell (20 apps, 7 starts, 5 pts) IRE rugby union Paul Marshall (2 apps) Fly-halves IRE rugby union David Humphreys (19 apps, 19 starts, 200 pts)Centres IRE rugby union Paddy Wallace (24 apps, 22 starts, 47 pts) NZL Paul Steinmetz (23 apps, 22 starts, 62 pts) IRE rugby union Andrew Trimble (19 apps, 19 starts, 45 pts) IRE rugby union Kevin Maggs (20 apps, 7 starts) AUS Adam Larkin (3 apps, 1 start) IRE rugby union Darren Cave (1 app) Wings IRE rugby union Paul McKenzie (12 apps, 16 starts) IRE rugby union Tommy Bowe (17 apps, 15 starts, 25 pts) AUS Mark Bartholomeusz (15 apps, 14 starts, 5 pts) IRE rugby union Andy Maxwell (14 apps, 12 starts, 20 pts) Fullbacks IRE rugby union Scott Young (23 apps, 20 starts) IRE rugby union Bryn Cunningham (19 apps, 18 starts, 30 pts) IRE rugby union 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. Academy squad Players in IRE rugby union Niall O'ConnorNiall O'Connor player profile, Ulster Rugby, archived 23 November 2006 IRE rugby union Neil SimpsonNeil Simpson player profile, Ulster Rugby, archived 23 November 2006 IRE rugby union Michael Ferguson IRE rugby union Stephen Douglas IRE rugby union Mark Robinson IRE rugby union T. J. Anderson IRE rugby union Willie Faloon IRE rugby union David Drake IRE rugby union Phil Coulter IRE rugby union Owen McMurray IRE rugby union Richard Fegan IRE rugby union Dale Black Position"Ulster Rugby Academy Update", Ulster Rugby, 8 August 2006, archived 23 November 2006 Name Nationality High Performance Development Manager Gary Longwell Ireland rugby union Ireland Fitness and conditioning coach Steve Richards Ireland rugby union Ireland Elite Player Development Officer Neil Doak Ireland rugby union Ireland Academy squad"Academy Introduction", Ulster Rugby, archived 23 November 2006Props IRE rugby union Michael Ferguson, Dungannon (1) IRE rugby union Neil Simpson, Instonians (1) Hookers IRE rugby union Stephen Douglas, Ballymena (1) Locks noneBack row IRE rugby union Mark Robinson, QUB (1) IRE rugby union T. J. Anderson, Dungannon (1) IRE rugby union David Pollock, QUB (2) IRE rugby union Willie Faloon, Ballynahinch (1) Scrum-halves IRE rugby union David Drake, Ballymena (1) IRE rugby union Phil Coulter, Malone (1) Fly-halves IRE rugby union Niall O'Connor, Belfast Harlequins (1) IRE rugby union Owen McMurray, Instonians (1)Centres IRE rugby union Darren Cave, Belfast Harlequins (2) IRE rugby union Mark McCrea, QUB (1) IRE rugby union Stuart Megaw, Ballynahinch Wings IRE rugby union Richard Fegan, Malone (1) IRE rugby union Dale Black, Dungannon (1) Fullbacks none Season record Competition Played Won Drawn Lost PF PA PD TF TA 2006-07 Heineken Cup 6 2 0 4 111 129 -18 10 15 2006-07 Celtic League 20 11 1 8 423 310 113 45 31 Total 26 13 1 12 534 439 95 55 46 Heineken Cup 2006–07 Heineken Cup Pool 5 TeamPWDLTries forTries againstTry diffPoints forPoints againstPoints diffTBLBPtsWAL Llanelli Scarlets (2)66002012+8169120+493027FRA Toulouse63031817+1147145+23217IRE rugby union Ulster62041015−5111129−181110ENG London Irish61051519−4124157−33239 21 October 2006 13:35 Ulster IRE rugby union 30–3 Report"Free running Ulster stun triple champions Toulouse", EPCR, 21 October 2006 FRA Toulouse Trimble (2) 3' c, 39' cBoss 29' c Humphreys (3) Humphreys (3) 6', 11', 40+3' J. Fitzpatrick 66 Courrent 14' Jauzion 40+2Pelous 53 Ravenhill, Belfast 12,772 Dave Pearson (England) W 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 WAL 21–15 Report"Strong Scarlets snuff out Ulster threat", EPCR, 27 October 2006 IRE rugby union Ulster King 4' mM. Jones 50' c S. Jones S. Jones (3) 28', 40+6', 71' Dunlea 78 Humphreys (5) 33', 38', 47', 58', 64' Stradey Park, Llanelli 8,914 Tony Spreadbury (England) L 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 ENG 29–13 Report"Irish open Heineken Cup account", EPCR, 9 December 2006 IRE rugby union Ulster Leguizamón 17' cCatt 20' cGeraghty 62' cTagicakibau 80+5' m Geraghty (3) Everitt 80' Armitage 40Bishop 40+2 Steinmetz 40+3' c Humphreys Humphreys (2) 13', 33' Madejski Stadium, Reading 14,675 Joël Jutge (France) L 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 IRE rugby union 29–13 Report"Second half Ulster silence London Irish", EPCR, 15 December 2006 ENG London Irish Trimble 18' mHumphreys 44' cMcMillan 58' cSteinmetz 76' c Humphreys (3) Humphreys 51' Boss 25Trimble 80+1 Tiesi 62' c Geraghty Geraghty (2) 15', 31' Casey 73Armitage 80+1 Ravenhill, Belfast 12,747 Nigel Whitehouse (Wales) W 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 IRE rugby union 11–35 Report"Five try Scarlets through to final eight", EPCR, 13 January 2007 WAL Llanelli Scarlets Bowe 13' m Wallace 1'Steinmetz 38' Popham 35' cKing 57' cStoddart 63' cPeel 79' cG. Thomas 80+1' c S. Jones (5) Popham 22 Ravenhill, Belfast 12,278 Joël Jutge (France) L 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 FRA 28–13 Report"Toulouse – Ulster", EPCR, 21 January 2007 IRE rugby union Ulster Poitrenaud (2) 6' c, 65' cNyanga 73' m Courrent (2) Courrent (3) 25', 53', 71' Brennan 50 McCullough 12' c Wallace Wallace (2) 43', 57' Harrison 50 Stade Ernest-Wallon, Toulouse 14,765 Tony Spreadbury (England) L 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 2006–07 Celtic League TeamPldWDLPFPAPDTFTATry bonusLosing bonusPts1 WAL Ospreys 201406461374 +87 49 32 4 4 642 WAL Cardiff Blues 201316447327 +120 53 33 6 3 633 Ireland rugby union Leinster 201217472376 +96 54 37 7 4 614 WAL Llanelli Scarlets 201208490417 +73 61 41 9 0 575 Ireland rugby union Ulster 201118423310 +113 45 31 4 5 556 Ireland rugby union Munster 201208379294 +85 37 31 3 3 547 SCO Glasgow Warriors 201109434419 +15 42 49 3 2 498 SCO Edinburgh 208111335423 −88 31 45 2 6429 WAL Newport Gwent Dragons 208012353362 −9 36 43 1 6 3910 Ireland rugby union Connacht 204214326474 −148 30 48 2 4 2611 SCO Border Reivers 202018201545 −344 16 64 0 4 12Under 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 https://web.archive.org/web/20200903152002/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/table.php?includeref=11189&season=2006-2007 2020-09-03 2 September 2006 19:30 Ulster Ireland rugby union 31 – 16 Report"Champions start in style", Pro12 Rugby, 2 September 2006 WAL Llanelli Scarlets HumphreysSteinmetzBartholomeusz Humphreys (2) Humphreys (4) Daniel Jones Jones (3) Ravenhill, Belfast 8,265 W 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 WAL 25 – 32 Report"Ulster remain unbeaten", Pro12 Rugby, 9 September 2006 Ireland rugby union Ulster Brew (2)Fitisemanu Sweeney (2) Sweeney (2) Cunningham (2)MaxwellFitzpatrick Humphreys (3) Humphreys (2) Rodney Parade, Newport 5,114 W 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 SCO 20 – 15 Report"Morale-boosting win for The Gunners", Pro12 Rugby, 15 September 2006 Ireland rugby union Ulster Cairns Paterson (4) Godman Humphreys (5) Murrayfield, Edinburgh 3,129 L 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 Ireland rugby union 43 – 7 Report"Ulster hammer Ospreys", Pro12 Rugby, 22 September 2006 WAL Ospreys R. BestBoweSteinmetzMcMillan Humphreys (4) Humphreys (5) Byrne Hook Jones Ravenhill, Belfast 10,804 W 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 Ireland rugby union 21 – 13 Report"O'Gara boot ensures Munster success", Pro12 Rugby, 30 September 2006 Ireland rugby union Ulster WallaceHorgan O'Gara O'Gara (3) Steinmetz Humphreys Humphreys (2) Harrison Musgrave Park, Cork 8,000 L 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 Ireland rugby union 17 – 24 Report"Ulster move to top of table", Pro12 Rugby, 6 October 2006 Ireland rugby union Ulster MostynWarwick Warwick (2) Warwick McHugh Rigney CunninghamWilsonBoss Humphreys (2) Humphreys The Sportsground, Galway 1,687 W 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 Ireland rugby union 32 – 12 Report"Ulster keep up the pace with another five points", Pro12 Rugby, 14 October 2006 WAL Cardiff Blues CunninghamWallaceN. BestTrimble (2) Humphreys (2) Humphreys CzekajEvans Macleod Yapp Morgan Ravenhill, Belfast 9,979 W 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 Ireland rugby union 32 – 8 Report"Ulster secure maximum points", Pro12 Rugby, 3 November 2006 SCO Border Reivers DawsonJ. FitzpatrickCampbellSteinmetz Humphreys (3) Humphreys (2) Danielli MacRae MacDougall Scott Ravenhill, Belfast 10,452 W 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 Ireland rugby union 6 – 6 Report"Ulster and Leinster share spoils at Ravenhill", Pro12 Rugby, 2 December 2006 Ireland rugby union Leinster Humphreys (2) Harrison McCullough D'Arcy D'Arcy Pala'amo Ravenhill, Belfast 12,800 D 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 Ireland rugby union 20 – 10 Report"Ulster consolidate Magners League control against Connacht", Pro12 Rugby, 26 December 2006 Ireland rugby union Connacht Bowe (2)N. Best Wallace Humphreys Fogarty McHugh Warwick Ravenhill, Belfast 12,143 W 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 Ireland rugby union 20 – 12 Report"Leinster give Lansdowne Road a fitting send off", Pro12 Rugby, 31 December 2006 Ireland rugby union Ulster HickieFineganHeaslip Contepomi Sexton Hickie Wallace (3) Wallace Lansdowne Road, Dublin 48,000 L 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 SCO 8 – 19 Report"Ulster regain their winning habit at Glasgow", Pro12 Rugby, 6 January 2007 Ireland rugby union Ulster Newman Parks R. BestBoweN. Best Wallace (2) Hughenden, Glasgow 2,799 W 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 WAL 29 – 22 Report"Ospreys register an important victory", Pro12 Rugby, 27 January 2007 Ireland rugby union Ulster Walker (2) Connor (2) Connor (3) Connor (2) Ferris Steinmetz Steinmetz (5) Liberty Stadium, Swansea 6,077 L 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 Ireland rugby union 14 – 7 Report"Ulster keep up pressure on the leaders", Pro12 Rugby, 16 February 2007 WAL Newport Gwent Dragons TrimbleBoss Humphreys (2) Brew Sweeney Ravenhill, Belfast 9,237 W 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 WAL 17 – 11 Report"Ulster miss chance to retake top spot", Pro12 Rugby, 3 March 2007 Ireland rugby union Ulster Davies Thomas (4) Trimble Humphreys (2) Stradey Park, Llanelli 5,641 L 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 Ireland rugby union 21 – 24 Report"Munster make second half comeback", Pro12 Rugby, 23 March 2007 Ireland rugby union Munster SteinmetzWilsonTrimble Humphreys O'SullivanHalsteadCarney Manning (2)Hickey Hickey Buckley Ravenhill, Belfast 12,900 L 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 SCO 9 – 33 Report"Borders send out message despite defeat", Pro12 Rugby, 13 April 2007 Ireland rugby union Ulster Jones (3) CunninghamMaxwellFerris Humphreys (3) Humphreys (4) Caldwell Netherdale, Galashiels 3,252 W 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 WAL 20 – 17 Report"Macleod seals late win for the Blues", Pro12 Rugby, 21 April 2007 Ireland rugby union Ulster ShanklinCzekaj MacleodBlair Blair Macleod WilsonTrimble Steinmetz (2) Steinmetz Trimble Cardiff Arms Park 6,354 L 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 Ireland rugby union 10 – 24 Report"Glasgow win all but ends Ulster's title hopes", Pro12 Rugby, 27 April 2007 SCO Glasgow Warriors MaxwellTrimble BeattieBarclayLamont Parks (3) Parks Swindall Ravenhill, Belfast 8,056 L 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 Ireland rugby union 16 – 10 Report"Ulster return to winning ways", Pro12 Rugby, 11 May 2007 SCO Edinburgh Maxwell Wallace Wallace (3) Murray Hodge Hodge Hogg Ravenhill, Belfast 7,429 W 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 Domestic LeagueEuropean CupTotal League Fixtures Average Attendance Highest Lowest League Fixtures Average Attendance Highest Lowest Total Attendance Average Attendance2006–07 Celtic League1010,20712,9007,4292006–07 Heineken Cup312,599 12,77212,278139,86210,759 Friendlies 18 August 2006 Border Reivers SCO 7-36 IRE rugby union Ulster Report"New boys give food for thought", Belfast Telegraph, 19 August 2006 Law McCrea Maxwell (2)YoungDawsonPollockPehi Humphreys (2)Larkin University of St Andrews W 25 August 2006 Ulster IRE rugby union 26-14 ENG Rotherham Titans ReportGavin Mairs, "Maxwell puts seal on victory", Belfast Telegraph, 26 August 2006 McMillanMaxwell (2)Wallace Humphreys (2)Steinmetz FeelyJacobson Whitehead (2) Ravenhill, Belfast P. Fitzgibbon W Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Tom Court, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Tim Barker, 6. Kieron Dawson, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Stephen Ferris, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Paddy Wallace, 14. Mark Bartholomeusz, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Declan Fitzpatrick (for Court 25-70'), Kevin Maggs (for Humphreys 40'), Scott Young (for Cunningham 54'), Lewis Stevenson (for Harrison 60'), Stuart Philpott (for Shields 70'), Paul Marshall (for Campbell 74). Ulster Rugby Awards The Ulster Rugby Awards ceremony was held at the Ramada Hotel on 17 May 2007. Winners were:Gavin Mairs, "Rory heads for World Cup as Personality of the Year", Belfast Telegraph, 18 May 2007 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 2006-07 Category:2006–07 in Irish rugby union Category:2006–07 Celtic League by team Category:2006–07 Heineken Cup by team