2005–06 Ulster Rugby season

November 2022 2005–06 Ulster Rugby season Ravenhill Stadium 12,500 Mark McCall Simon Best, Justin HarrisonGavin Mairs, "Unlocking Justin Harrison", Belfast Telegraph, 8 July 2008 David Humphreys (267) Tommy Bowe (11) Heineken Cup (3rd in pool)Celtic League (champions) 2004–05 2006–07 In the 2005–06 season, Ulster were Celtic League champions for the first time. This was their eleventh season under professionalism, and their second under head coach Mark McCall. They also competed in the Heineken Cup. In pre-season, Gary Longwell replaced Maurice Field as head of the academy."Longwell set to tackle new challenge", Belfast Telegraph, 8 June 2005 Scrum-half Neil Doak retired as a player and became a High Performance Coach with the academy."Doak announces representative retirement", ESPN, 5 April 2005 Flanker and captain Andy Ward also retired."Andy Ward announces retirement", ESPN, 19 January 2005 New signings included Australian international lock Justin Harrison,"Harrison Unveiled As New Ulster Signing", Irish Rugby, 1 August 2005 and Irish-qualified New Zealand-born scrum-half Isaac Boss."Passion for Ireland leads Boss to sign with Ulster", New Zealand Herald, 18 February 2005 Prop Justin Fitzpatrick returned from Castres Olympique."Fitzpatrick signs three-year deal with Ulster", Irish Examiner, 15 March 2005 Ulster finished top of the table in the Celtic League. Tommy Bowe was the league's top try scorer with ten. David Humphreys was second top points scorer with 229, and second leading marksman with 81 successful goal kicks. Justin Harrison was joint top of the appearances table with 20.Statzone, Pro12 Rugby, retrieved 2 June 2022 In the Heineken Cup, they finished third in Pool 4, failing to qualify for the knockout stage. Players who made their debuts this season include flanker Stephen Ferris,"Stephen Ferris To Retire From Rugby", Ulster Rugby, 3 June 2014 prop Declan Fitzpatrick,"Caldwell is handed Ulster debut", BBC Sport, 23 August 2005 centre Andrew Trimble,"Topping returns to Ulster line-up", BBC Sport, 16 August 2005 and lock Ryan Caldwell, Andrew Trimble was Ulster's Player of the Year, and IRUPA Newcomer of the Year. Neil Best won the IRUPA Unsung Hero award.Gavin Mairs, "Trimble and Best land IRUPA awards", Belfast Telegraph, 4 May 2006 Staff PositionProfiles - coaching management, Ulster Rugby, archived 19 May 2006 Name Nationality Director of Coaching Mark McCall Ireland rugby union Ireland Assistant coach (forwards) Allen Clarke Ireland rugby union Ireland Assistant coach (defence) Neil Kelly ENG England Squad Senior squad Players in NZL Isaac Boss from NZL Waikato"Celtic League 2005/06: Ulster", Irish Rugby, 2 September 2005 IRE rugby union Ryan Caldwell from IRE rugby union DungannonGavin Mairs, "Caldwell 'will go all the way'", Belfast Telegraph, 24 August 2005 IRE rugby union Justin Fitzpatrick from FRA Castres Olympique AUS Justin Harrison from AUS New South Wales ENG Henry Head from IRE rugby union BallymenaGavin Mairs, "Head lands final Ulster berth", Belfast Telegraph, 15 September 2005 IRE rugby union Andrew Trimble from IRE rugby union BallymenaGavin Mairs, "No fear for Ulster new boy Trimble", Belfast Telegraph, 19 August 2005 Promoted from academy IRE rugby union John Andress IRE rugby union Stephen FerrisGavin Mairs, "Young gun Ferris in line for Ulster call-up", Belfast Telegraph, 12 October 2005 IRE rugby union Oisin Hennessey IRE rugby union Lewis Stevenson Players out IRE rugby union Tim Barker to SCO Glasgow"Humph out of Welsh clash", Belfast Telegraph, 8 April 2005 IRE rugby union Gary Brown released IRE rugby union Neil Doak retired IRE rugby union Gary Longwell retired IRE rugby union Seamus Mallon to ENG Northampton SaintsChris McCann, "Seamus is in rugby heaven after move to 'Saints'", Derry Journal, 16 September 2005 IRE rugby union Ronan McCormack to IRE rugby union LeinsterDes Berry, "Whatever happened to the likely lads of '95?", Irish Independent, 27 November 2005 NZL Matt Mustchin to SCO Edinburgh RSA Gavin Pfister releasedGavin Mairs, "No Cup glory for retiring old order", Belfast Telegraph, 2 May 2005 IRE rugby union Simon Shawe released IRE rugby union Andy Ward retired Ulster Rugby squadAppearances and scoring stats from ItsRugby.co.ukProps IRE rugby union Simon Best (22 apps, 22 starts, 5 pts) IRE rugby union Bryan Young (23 apps, 17 starts) IRE rugby union Justin Fitzpatrick (19 apps, 11 starts) IRE rugby union Declan Fitzpatrick (4 apps, 2 starts) AUS Rod Moore (1 app) IRE rugby union John Andress (no apps) Hookers IRE rugby union Rory Best (23 apps, 21 starts, 15 pts) IRE rugby union Nigel Brady (9 apps, 3 starts) IRE rugby union Paul Shields (8 apps, 2 starts) Locks AUS Justin Harrison (26 apps, 26 starts, 10 pts) IRE rugby union Matt McCullough (23 apps, 23 starts, 10 pts) NZL Rowan Frost* (11 apps, 2 starts) IRE rugby union Ryan Caldwell (8 apps, 1 start) ENG Henry Head (1 app)"Head in Ulster training camp call", BBC Sport, 3 August 2005 IRE rugby union Lewis Stevenson (no apps)Back row IRE rugby union Roger Wilson (26 apps, 26 starts, 20 pts) IRE rugby union Neil Best (25 apps, 24 starts, 30 pts) IRE rugby union Neil McMillan (25 apps, 16 starts, 10 pts) IRE rugby union Stephen Ferris (17 apps, 11 starts, 5 pts) IRE rugby union Campbell Feather (4 apps, 1 start) IRE rugby union Oisin Hennessy (no apps) Scrum-halves NZL Isaac Boss* (21 apps, 14 starts, 15 pts) IRE rugby union Kieran Campbell (19 apps, 12 starts) NZL Reece Spee* (1 app) Fly-halves IRE rugby union David Humphreys (22 apps, 22 starts, 267 pts) AUS Adam Larkin (7 apps, 3 starts)Centres IRE rugby union Andrew Trimble (22 apps, 22 starts, 42 pts) IRE rugby union Kevin Maggs (18 apps, 16 starts, 5 pts) NZL Paul Steinmetz (17 apps, 15 starts, 48 pts) IRE rugby union Paddy Wallace (11 apps, 7 starts, 24 pts) IRE rugby union Jonny Bell (8 apps, 5 starts) NZL Shane Stewart (no apps) Wings IRE rugby union Tommy Bowe (23 apps, 23 starts, 55 pts) IRE rugby union James Topping (15 apps, 11 starts, 10 pts) IRE rugby union Andy Maxwell (12 apps, 11 starts, 45 pts) IRE rugby union Tyrone Howe (5 apps, 5 pts) Fullbacks IRE rugby union Bryn Cunningham (21 apps, 21 starts, 10 pts) IRE rugby union Scott Young (no apps) (c) denotes the team captain, Bold denotes internationally capped players. * denotes players qualified to play for Ireland on residency or dual nationality. Academy squad Players in IRE rugby union Darren Cave IRE rugby union Paul Marshall IRE rugby union David Pollock IRE rugby union Stuart Philpott IRE rugby union Mark Kettyle Players out IRE rugby union Gary Maxwell IRE rugby union Thomas Horner IRE rugby union Glenn Moore IRE rugby union Mark Scott IRE rugby union Jamie McGrugan IRE rugby union Blair Clements Academy squadProps IRE rugby union John Andress IRE rugby union Niall Conlon Hookers IRE rugby union Stuart Philpott (1) Locks IRE rugby union Lewis StevensonBack row IRE rugby union Chris Henry IRE rugby union Oisin Hennessy IRE rugby union David Pollock (1) Scrum-halves IRE rugby union Paul Marshall (1) Fly-halves IRE rugby union Gareth SteensonCentres IRE rugby union Darren Cave (1) IRE rugby union Stuart Megaw IRE rugby union Glen Telford (3) Wings IRE rugby union Paul McKenzie Fullbacks IRE rugby union Mark Kettyle (1) Season record Competition Played Won Drawn Lost PF PA PD TF TA 2005-06 Heineken Cup 6 3 0 3 126 111 15 15 13 2005-06 Celtic League 20 15 1 4 510 347 163 49 31 Total 26 18 1 7 636 458 178 64 44 2005–06 Heineken Cup 2005–06 Heineken Cup Pool 4 TeamPWDLTries forTries againstTry diffPoints forPoints againstPoints diffTBLBPtsFRA Biarritz (2)65012410+1418293+894024ENG Saracens64021213−1128129−11017IRE rugby union Ulster63031513+2126111+152014ITA Benetton Treviso60061328−15104207−103213 21 October 2005 19:30 Ulster IRE rugby union 27–0 Report"Ulster Earn Bonus Point With Perfect Start", EPCR, 21 October 2005"Ulster 27-0 Benetton Treviso", BBC Sport, 21 October 2005 ITA Benetton Treviso Wilson 20'N. Best 57'McMillan 75'Maggs David Humphreys (2) 20', 75' David Humphreys 6' J, Fitzpatrick 28Wilson 40+1 F. Ongaro 40+2 Ravenhill, Belfast 12,252 Jean-Pierre Matheu W Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. James Topping, 12. Kevin Maggs, 13. Andrew Trimble, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady, 17. Bryan Young (for Wilson 29-39), 18. Ryan Caldwell (for Harrison 79), 19. Campbell Feather, 20. Reece Spee (for Boss 22), 21. Paddy Wallace, 22. Paul Steinmetz (for Topping 59). 29 October 2005 16:00 Biarritz FRA 33–19 Report"Biarritz Olympique v Ulster", EPCR, 29 October 2005"Biarritz 33-19 Ulster", BBC Sport, 29 October 2005 IRE rugby union Ulster Badabé (2) 1', 14'Bălan 4'Gobelet 73' Yachvili (2) 15', 73' Yachvili (2) 40', 65' Peyrelongue 80' +5' N. Best 18'S. Best 59' David Humphreys (3) 7', 32', 68' Parc des Sports Aguiléra, Biarritz 6,000 Nigel Whitehouse L Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys, 11. James Topping, 12. Andrew Trimble, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady, 17. Bryan Young (for Fitzpatrick 71), 18. Ryan Caldwell, 19. Campbell Feather (for McMillan 80), 20. Reece Spee, 21. Paddy Wallace, 22. Paul Steinmetz (for Topping 47). 9 December 2005 19:30 Ulster IRE rugby union 19–10 Report"Ulster v Saracens, EPCR, 9 December 2005"Ulster 19-10 Saracens", BBC Sport, 9 December 2005 ENG Saracens R. Best 78' David Humphreys 79' David Humphreys (4) 25', 55', 71', 77' Jackson 14' Jackson 15' Jackson 61' Castaignède 70Cairns 76 Ravenhill, Belfast 12,300 Eric Darriere W Ulster lineup: 1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Paul Steinmetz, 12. Andrew Trimble, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady, 17. Rod Moore, 18. Ryan Caldwell, 19. Stephen Ferris (for McMillan 40), 20. Isaac Boss (for Campbell 72), 21. Adam Larkin, 22. James Topping. 17 December 2005 13:00 Saracens ENG 18–10 Report"Saracens Gain Revenge", EPCR, 17 December 2005 IRE rugby union Ulster Skirving 3'Yates 40' +4' Jackson 4' Jackson (2) 67', 80' + 5' Yates 21 Bowe 5' David Humphreys 6' David Humphreys 78' Vicarage Road, Watford 8,571 Joël Jutge L Ulster lineup: 1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Paul Steinmetz, 12. Andrew Trimble, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady (for R. Best 80), 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for Young 57), 18. Ryan Caldwell (for Ferris 70), 19. Stephen Ferris (for N. Best 38), 20. Isaac Boss (for Campbell 57), 21. Adam Larkin, 22. James Topping. 13 January 2006 19:30 Ulster IRE rugby union 8–24 Report"Biarritz Break Ulster Home Run", EPCR, 13 January 2006 FRA Biarritz Best 5' David Humphreys 51' Harrison 80+6 Bobo 30'Bălan 62' Yachvili 62' Yachvili (3) 11', 72' 79' Peyrelongue 80' + 1' Dusautoir 37Thion 80+6 Ravenhill, Belfast 12,300 Dave Pearson L Ulster lineup: 1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 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. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady, 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for Young 57), 18. Rowan Frost (for McCullough 70), 19. Neil McMillan (for Ferris 68), 20. Kieran Campbell, 21. Adam Larkin (for Humphreys 61), 22. James Topping (for Maggs 77). 21 January 2006 16:00 Benetton Treviso ITA 26–43 Report"Ulster Complete Pool Stage With Fine Win", EPCR, 21 January 2006 IRE rugby union Ulster Tejeda (2) 39', 40' +3'Williams 42'Palmer 67' Goosen (3) 39', 40' + 3', 67' Orlando 13 Maxwell (3) 3', 21', 33'Trimble (2) 52', 79'Wallace 60' Steinmetz (5) 4', 22', 34', 52' 79' Steinmetz 41' Trimble 40+2N. Best 80+2 Stadio Comunale di Monigo, Treviso 3,500 Wayne Barnes W Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Nigel Brady, 3. Bryan Young, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Stephen Ferris, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. Adam Larkin, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Andrew Trimble, 14. James Topping, 15. Tommy Bowe. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields (for Brady 56), 17. Rod Moore (for Young 70), 18. Rowan Frost (for McCullough 78), 19. Neil McMillan (for Ferris 61), 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss 50), 21. Paddy Wallace (for Larkin 60), 22. Jonny Bell (for Topping 68). 2005-06 Celtic League 2005–06 Celtic League TeamPldWDLPFPAPDTFTATry bonusLosing bonusPts1 Ireland rugby union Ulster201514510347+163 49 31 3 2 752 Ireland rugby union Leinster 201406545427 +118 59 45 8 2 743 Ireland rugby union Munster 201208439372 +67 49 42 7 3 664 WAL Cardiff Blues 201109475389 +86 51 38 6 5 635 SCO Edinburgh Gunners 201109418415 +3 48 45 5 3 606 WAL Llanelli Scarlets 201019418402 +16 49 37 3 4 577 WAL Ospreys 201109381409 −28 33 38 1 2 558 WAL Newport Gwent Dragons 207013355456 −101 40 51 2 7 459 SCO Border Reivers 207013386501 −115 39 59 1 7 4410 Ireland rugby union Connacht 206014325466 −141 28 51 1 4 3711 SCO Glasgow Warriors 205015371439 −68 39 47 2 7 37Under 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)Due to the uneven number of participating teams, each team had two free weekends and were awarded 4 match points each time.Source: RaboDirect PRO12 https://web.archive.org/web/20131122230453/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/table.php?includeref=11189&season=2005-2006 22 November 2013 9 September 2005 19:10 Cardiff Blues WAL 22–25 Report"Ulster end woeful away form with win", Pro12 Rugby, 7 September 2005 Ireland rugby union Ulster Morgan Robinson Robinson (5) Bowe David Humphreys David Humphreys (5) David Humphreys Cardiff Arms Park 5,784 Rob Dickson W Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 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. Tommy Bowe, 15. Paddy Wallace. Replacements: 16. Rory Best (for Shields), 17. Bryan Young, 18. Rowan Frost ( for McCullough), 19. Campbell Feather, 20. Paul Marshall, 21. Adam Larkin, 22. James Topping. 16 September 2005 19:30 Ulster Ireland rugby union 30–23 Report"Ulster go top as the Gunners stumble", Pro12 Rugby, 15 September 2005 SCO Edinburgh Gunners BoweTrimble Humphreys Humphreys (6) DeweyLeonelli Paterson (2) Paterson (2) Paterson Ravenhill, Belfast 7,799 Phil Fear W Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 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. Tommy Bowe, 15. Paddy Wallace. Replacements: 16. Rory Best (for Shields), 17. Bryan Young (for Fitzpatrick), 18. Rowan Frost (for McCullough), 19. Campbell Feather, 20. Reece Spee, 21. Adam Larkin, 22. James Topping (for Trimble). 24 September 2005 17:30 Newport Gwent Dragons WAL 19–22 Report"Ulster turn up the heat to douse Dragons", Pro12 Rugby, 20 September 2005 Ireland rugby union Ulster Gough Warlow Warlow (3) Warlow N. Best (2)Trimble Wallace (2) Wallace McCullough Rodney Parade, Newport 5,112 Malcolm Changleng W Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. Adam Larkin, 11. James Topping, 12. Kevin Maggs, 13. Andrew Trimble, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Paddy Wallace. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields, 17. Bryan Young (for Fitzpatrick), 18. Rowan Frost, 19. Campbell Feather, 20. Reece Spee, 21. Shane Stewart, 22. Tyrone Howe (for Topping). 1 October 2005 17:30 Leinster Ireland rugby union 30–23 Report"Hickie try sinks Ulster", Pro12 Rugby, 1 October 2005 Ireland rugby union Ulster HickiePotts Contepomi Contepomi (6) WallaceBest David Humphreys (2) David Humphreys (3) B. Young Donnybrook, Dublin 6,500 Olan Trevor L Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys, 11. James Topping, 12. Andrew Trimble, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Paddy Wallace. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields (for R. Best), 17. Bryan Young (for Fitzpatrick), 18. Rowan Frost (for McCullough, 19. Campbell Feather, 20. Reece Spee, 21. Adam Larkin, 22. Tyrone Howe (for Topping). 7 October 2005 19:10 Ulster Ireland rugby union 36–10 Report"Ulster win to go top", Pro12 Rugby, 7 October 2005 Ireland rugby union Connacht R. BestBoweToppingMcCulloughTrimble Humphreys (2)CunninghamWallace Cunningham Humphreys Matthews Robinson Warwick Fogarty Ravenhill, Belfast 9,546 Alain Rolland W Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys, 11. James Topping, 12. Andrew Trimble, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields (for R. Best), 17. Bryan Young (for Fitzpatrick), 18. Rowan Frost (for Harrison), 19. Campbell Feather (for McMillan), 20. Isaac Boss (for Campbell), 21. Paddy Wallace (for Humphreys), 22. Tyrone Howe (for Topping). 15 October 2005 19:30 Border Reivers SCO 0–27 Report"Ulster ease to comfortable win", Pro12 Rugby, 15 October 2005 Ireland rugby union Ulster MacDougall Cusiter ToppingN. BestBoss Humphreys (3) Humphreys (2) Netherdale, Galashiels 1,857 Phil Fear W Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys, 11. James Topping, 12. Andrew Trimble, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields (for R. Best), 17. Bryan Young (for Fitzpatrick), 18. Rowan Frost (for McCullough), 19. Stephen Ferris (for Wilson), 20. Isaac Boss (for Campbell), 21. Paddy Wallace (for Cunningham), 22. Andy Maxwell (for Trimble). 4 November 2005 19:10 Ulster Ireland rugby union 12–20 Report"Ospreys end Ulster's home record", Pro12 Rugby, 4 November 2005 WAL Ospreys Steinmetz (4) Spice Connor (4) Connor Ravenhill, Belfast 9,310 Ian Heard L Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Nigel Brady, 3. Bryan Young, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Ryan Caldwell, 6. Campbell Feather, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. Paddy Wallace, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Declan Fitzpatrick, 17. Rod Moore (for Young), 18. Henry Head (for Caldwell), 19. Stephen Ferris (for Feather), 20. Reece Spee, 21. Adam Larkin (for Wallace), 22. Jonny Bell. 3 December 2005 19:10 Munster Ireland rugby union 17–20 Report"Ulster hold on for win", Pro12 Rugby, 3 December 2005 Ireland rugby union Ulster D. WallaceFlannery O'Gara (2) O'Gara BoweAndrew Trimble Humphreys (2) Humphreys (2) Harrison Boss Musgrave Park, Cork 6,000 Alain Rolland W Ulster lineup: 1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Paul Steinmetz, 12. Andrew Trimble, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady, 17. Rod Moore, 18. Ryan Caldwell, 19. Stephen Ferris (for McMillan), 20. Isaac Boss (for Campbell), 21. Adam Larkin, 22. James Topping. 26 December 2005 17:00 Ulster Ireland rugby union 19–24 Report"O'Driscoll returns in Leinster victory", Pro12 Rugby, 26 December 2005 Ireland rugby union Leinster Bowe Humphreys Humphreys (4) D'ArcyDempsey Contepomi Contepomi (4) Easterby Ravenhill, Belfast 12,300 George Clancy L Ulster lineup: 1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Paul Steinmetz, 12. Andrew Trimble, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady, 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for Young), 18. Ryan Caldwell, 19. Stephen Ferris, 20. Kieran Campbell, 21. Adam Larkin, 22. James Topping. 31 December 2005 14:00 Connacht Ireland rugby union 22–12 Report"Connacht outshine lacklustre Ulster", Pro12 Rugby, 31 December 2005 Ireland rugby union Ulster SlemenLaceyMcPhillips Slemen (2) Slemen Rigney Humphreys (4) The Sportsground, Galway 2,100 Alan Lewis L Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Rowan Frost, 6. Neil Best, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Paul Steinmetz, 12. Andrew Trimble, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady, 17. Bryan Young (for Fitzpatrick), 18. Ryan Caldwell (for Frost), 19. Stephen Ferris (for McMillan), 20. Isaac Boss (for Campbell), 21. Adam Larkin, 22. James Topping (for Maggs). 7 January 2006 15:30 Ulster Ireland rugby union 25–23 Report"Ulster edge out Glasgow Warriors", Pro12 Rugby, 7 January 2006 SCO Glasgow Warriors Humphreys Humphreys Humphreys (6) HamiltonMorrison Parks (2) Parks (3) Ravenhill, Belfast 6,487 Phil Fear W Ulster lineup: 1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Rowan Frost, 6. Neil Best, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys, 11. James Topping, 12. Andrew Trimble, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady, 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for Young), 18. Ryan Caldwell (for Frost), 19. Stephen Ferris (for McMillan), 20. Isaac Boss (for Campbell), 21. Adam Larkin, 22. Jonny Bell. 27 January 2006 19:30 Ulster Ireland rugby union 30–13 Report"Ulster cement top four spot", Pro12 Rugby, 27 January 2006 WAL Llanelli Scarlets HoweMaxwell Steinmetz Steinmetz (6) James Davies (2) Madden Afeaki Ravenhill, Belfast 7,986 Peter Allan W Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Nigel Brady, 3. Bryan Young, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Stephen Ferris, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. Adam Larkin, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields (for Brady), 17. Rod Moore, 18. Rowan Frost (for McCullough), 19. Neil Best (for Ferris), 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. Paddy Wallace, 22. Tyrone Howe (for Maxwell). 17 February 2006 19:30 Edinburgh Gunners SCO 23–31 Report"Experienced Ulster take the points", Pro12 Rugby, 17 February 2006 Ireland rugby union Ulster HodgePenalty try Hodge (2) Hodge (3) Callam Maxwell (2)Boss Humphreys (2) Humphreys (4) Maxwell S. Best Murrayfield, Edinburgh 3,559 Nigel Whitehouse W Ulster lineup: 1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Stephen Ferris, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Andrew Trimble, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady (for R. Best), 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for Young), 18. Rowan Frost (for McCullough), 19. Neil McMillan (for Ferris), 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. Adam Larkin, 22. Jonny Bell (for Topping). 3 March 2006 19:35 Ulster Ireland rugby union 27–3 Report"Bonus point win sees Ulster go top", Pro12 Rugby, 3 March 2006 Ireland rugby union Munster BoweSteinmetzMcMillanWilsonHarrison Humphreys Burke Payne Ravenhill, Belfast 12,300 Alain Rolland W Ulster lineup: 1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Stephen Ferris, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady (for R. Best), 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for Young), 18. Ryan Caldwell (for Harrison), 19. Neil McMillan (for Ferris), 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. Adam Larkin (for Humphreys), 22. Kevin Maggs (for Bell). 25 March 2006 15:30 Ulster Ireland rugby union 24–17 Report"Ulster win takes them back to the top", Pro12 Rugby, 25 March 2006 WAL Newport Gwent Dragons BoweHumphreysCunningham Humphreys (3) Humphreys JonesLuscombe Warlow (2) Warlow Baber Black Ravenhill, Belfast 7,546 Malcolm Changleng W Ulster lineup: 1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Stephen Ferris, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady (for R. Best), 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for Young), 18. Ryan Caldwell (for McCullough), 19. Neil McMillan, 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. Adam Larkin (for Ferris), 22. Kevin Maggs (for Steinmetz). 15 April 2006 17:30 Glasgow Warriors SCO 18–27 Report"Ulster maintain title push", Pro12 Rugby, 15 April 2006 Ireland rugby union Ulster BeattieO'Hare Parks Parks (2) HarrisonBoss Humphreys Humphreys (5) Firhill, Glasgow 2,240 Tim Hayes W Ulster lineup: 1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Stephen Ferris, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Jonny Bell, 13. Andrew Trimble, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady, 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for Young), 18. Ryan Caldwell, 19. Neil McMillan (for Ferris), 20. Kieran Campbell, 21. Adam Larkin, 22. James Topping (for Maxwell). 5 May 2006 21:00 Ulster Ireland rugby union 26–17 Report"Ulster maintain title push", Pro12 Rugby, 5 May 2006 WAL Cardiff Blues WilsonPenalty try Humphreys (2) Humphreys (4) J. Robinson Macleod (4) N. Robinson Yapp Ravenhill, Belfast 9,617 Andy Ireland W Ulster lineup: 1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Stephen Ferris, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Andrew Trimble, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Justin Fitzpatrick, 17. Nigel Brady (for R. Best), 18. Ryan Caldwell, 19. Neil McMillan (for Ferris), 20. Kieran Campbell, 21. Paddy Wallace, 22. Jonny Bell (for Maxwell). 12 May 2006 19:30 Ulster Ireland rugby union 63–17 Report"Ulster smash Reivers and go top", Pro12 Rugby, 12 May 2006 SCO Border Reivers Bowe (2)WallaceMaxwell (2)WilsonTrimble (2)Ferris Humphreys (6) Humphreys (2) Harrison MoffatDanielli MacRae (2) MacRae Ravenhill, Belfast 8,932 James Jones W Ulster lineup: 1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Stephen Ferris, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Isaac Boss, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Andrew Trimble, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Paul Shields (for R. Best), 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for Young), 18. Ryan Caldwell (for McCullough), 19. Neil McMillan (for Ferris), 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. Paddy Wallace (for Cunningham), 22. Tyrone Howe (for Bell). 19 May 2006 19:10 Llanelli Scarlets WAL 12–12 Report"Ulster denied glory at Stradey Park", Pro12 Rugby, 19 May 2006 Ireland rugby union Ulster John (2) Evans BoweMaxwell Humphreys Stradey Park, Llanelli 6,425 Graeme Hannah D Ulster lineup: 1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Neil Best, 7. Stephen Ferris, 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. Nigel Brady, 17. Justin Fitzpatrick (for S. Best), 18. Ryan Caldwell, 19. Neil McMillan (for Ferris), 20. Kieran Campbell, 21. Jonny Bell (for Humphreys), 22. Tyrone Howe. 26 May 2006 19:10 Ospreys WAL 17–19 Report"Humphreys drop snatches title for Ulster", Pro12 Rugby, 26 May 2006 Ireland rugby union Ulster SpiceVaughton Henson (2) Henson Thomas McCullough Humphreys Humphreys (2) Humphreys Liberty Stadium, Swansea 10,316 David Changleng 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. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Andrew Trimble, 14. Tommy Bowe, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: 16. Nigel Brady, 17. Rod Moore, 18. Ryan Caldwell, 19. Neil McMillan (for Ferris), 20. Kieran Campbell (for Boss), 21. Jonny Bell, 22. James Topping. Home attendance Domestic LeagueEuropean CupTotal League Fixtures Average Attendance Highest Lowest League Fixtures Average Attendance Highest Lowest Total Attendance Average Attendance2005–06 Celtic League109,18112,3006,4872005–06 Heineken Cup312,284 12,30012,252128,6659,897 Friendlies 19 August 2005 Ulster IRE rugby union 9-17 ReportGavin Mairs, "Irish eyes smile as Irish let it slip", Belfast Telegraph, 20 August 2005 ENG London Irish Steinmetz (3) Ojo (2)Staniforth Laidlaw Ravenhill, Belfast 6,330 C Stanley L Ulster lineup: 1. Bryan Young, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Matt McCullough, 6. Campbell Feather, 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. Paddy Wallace, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Andrew Trimble, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Reece Spee (for Campbell 40'), Rowan Frost (for McCullough 40'), Neil McMillan (for Wilson 47'), Tommy Bowe (for Howe 48'), Adam Larkin (for Wallace 58'), Henry Head (for Harrison 70'), Jonny Bell (for Topping 77'). 26 August 2005 Ulster IRE rugby union 42-15 ReportRichard Bullick "Mac is back with a bang", News Letter, 27 August 2005 ENG Rotherham Titans N. BestMcMillan (2)TrimbleHumphreysFrost Steinmetz (2)Humphreys (3)Wallace FourieMcGowan Whitehead Whitehead Ravenhill, Belfast W Ulster lineup: 1. Bryan Young, 2. Rory Best, 3. Declan Fitzpatrick, 4. Justin Harrison, 5. Ryan Caldwell, 6. Neil Best, 7. Campbell Feather (c), 8. Neil McMillan, 9. Reece Spee, 10. Paddy Wallace, 11. Scott Young, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Nigel Brady, Justin Fitzpatrick, Rowan Frost, Henry Head, Chris Henry, Oisin Hennessey, Paul Marshall, David Humphreys, Kevin Maggs, Shane Stewart, Andrew Trimble. Ulster Rugby Awards The Ulster Rugby Awards ceremony was held at the Ramada Hotel on 18 May 2006. Winners were:Gavin Mairs, "Justin given a timely boost", Belfast Telegraph, 19 May 2006 Bank of Ireland Ulster Player of the Year: Andrew Trimble Guinness Ulster Rugby Personality of the Year: Justin Harrison UTV Young Player of the Year: Stephen Ferris Northern Bank Schools Player of the Year: Stephen Douglas, RBAI Kukri Sportswear Club of the Year: Rainey Old Boys Calor Gas Youth Player of the Year: William Stewart, Ballyclare Dorrington B. Faulkner Award: Ian Beggs, Carrickfergus First Trust Club Player of the Year: Glenn Moore, QUB References Category:Ulster Rugby seasons Ulster Ulster Ulster