2002–03 Ulster Rugby season

Professional provincial Rugby Union playing season July 2023 July 2023 2002–03 Ulster Rugby season Ravenhill Stadium 12,500 Michael Reid Alan Solomons Andy Ward Neil Doak (15) David Humphreys (128) Neil Doak (3)Tyrone Howe (3)Neil McMillan (3) Heineken Cup (3rd in pool)Celtic League (semi-finalists) 2001–02 2003–04 The 2002–03 season was Ulster Rugby's eighth under professionalism, and their second under head coach Alan Solomons. They competed in the Heineken Cup and the Celtic League. No IRFU Interprovincial Championship was held this season. In the Celtic League, they finished third in Pool A, qualifying for the playoffs. They beat Glasgow in the quarter-finals, but lost to Munster in the semi-finals. In the Heineken Cup, they finished third in Pool 6, missing out on the knockout stage. Bryn Cunningham was Ulster's Player of the Year. Flanker Neil McMillan won the IRUPA Young Player of the Year award.Kieran Rooney, "Players' Player is Malcolm O'Kelly", Irish Independent, 9 May 2003 Staff Position Name Nationality Chief Executive Michael Reid Ireland rugby union Ireland Director of Rugby Alan Solomons RSA South Africa Team manager John McComish Ireland rugby union Ireland Forwards coach Adrian Kennedy Ireland rugby union Ireland Backs coach Mark McCall Ireland rugby union Ireland Assistant conditioning coach John McCloskey Ireland rugby union Ireland Physiotherapist Gareth Robinson Ireland rugby union Ireland Director of Elite Player Development Allen Clarke Ireland rugby union Ireland Pre-season Players in IRE rugby union Neil Best from IRE rugby union Belfast Harlequins"Kempson finally signs", BBC Sport, 25 January 2002 IRE rugby union Nigel Brady from IRE rugby union Dungannon RSA Warren Brosnihan from RSA Natal Sharks RSA Robbi Kempson from RSA Western Province IRE rugby union David Spence from IRE rugby union Queen's University"Spence in Ulster call", BBC Sport, 22 September 2002 Players out AUS David Allen (retired due to injury)"OC in Profile: Dave Allen (OC 1996)", OCA Magazine, 27 October 2022 RSA Robby Brink (retired)"Former Bok retires from rugby", Irish Examiner, 6 September 2002 AUS Mark Crick (work permit expired)Brendan Fanning, "New twist for Crick", Irish Independent, 3 March 2002 ARG Leopoldo de Chazal (released) AUS Brad Free (emigrated) IRE rugby union Mike Haslett to ENG London IrishTony Ward, "Haslett signs for London Irish", Irish Independent, 19 December 2002 IRE rugby union Paddy Johns (retired)"Paddy Johns Retires as Ulster Name New Squad", Irish Rugby, 26 January 2002 IRE rugby union Aidan Kearney to IRE rugby union Leinster"Brennan joins Toulouse", BBC Sport, 31 May 2002 IRE rugby union Niall Malone (released) IRE rugby union Richard Weir (released) Squad Ulster Rugby squad"Ulster's 2002/3 squad", BBC Sport, 2 July 2002Props RSA Robbi Kempson (14 apps, 14 starts) IRE rugby union Justin Fitzpatrick (14 apps, 11 starts) IRE rugby union Simon Best (8 apps, 5 starts) IRE rugby union Clem Boyd Hookers NZL Matt Sexton (14 apps, 14 starts, 5 pts) IRE rugby union Paul Shields (8 apps, 1 start, 5 pts) Locks IRE rugby union Jeremy Davidson (11 apps, 11 starts) IRE rugby union Gary Longwell (10 apps, 10 starts) IRE rugby union Mark Blair (11 apps, 8 starts) IRE rugby union Paddy Johns (1 app) IRE rugby union Matt McCulloughBack row IRE rugby union Neil McMillan (14 apps, 14 starts, 15 pts) RSA Warren Brosnihan (13 apps, 13 starts, 5 pts) IRE rugby union Tony McWhirter (14 apps, 12 starts, 5 pts) IRE rugby union Andy Ward (c) (7 apps, 5 starts, 10 pts) RSA Russell Nelson (4 apps, 2 starts) IRE rugby union Neil Best (7 apps, 10 pts) Scrum-halves IRE rugby union Neil Doak (15 apps, 15 starts, 48 pts) IRE rugby union Kieran Campbell (4 apps) IRE rugby union David Spence Fly-halves IRE rugby union David Humphreys (11 apps, 11 starts, 128 pts) IRE rugby union Paddy Wallace (3 apps, 2 starts, 23 pts)Centres IRE rugby union Jonny Bell (10 apps, 10 starts, 5 pts) AUS Ryan Constable (10 apps, 8 starts) NZL Shane Stewart (10 apps, 8 starts, 5 pts) AUS Adam Larkin (10 apps, 6 starts) IRE rugby union Jan Cunningham (3 apps, 1 start, 5 pts) Wings IRE rugby union James Topping (12 apps, 12 starts, 5 pts) IRE rugby union Tyrone Howe (8 apps, 8 starts, 15 pts) IRE rugby union Scott Young (8 apps, 5 starts, 5 pts) IRE rugby union Sheldon Coulter (8 apps, 5 starts) Fullbacks IRE rugby union Bryn Cunningham (14 apps, 14 starts, 8 pts) (c) denotes the team captain, Bold denotes internationally capped players. * denotes players qualified to play for Ireland on residency or dual nationality.Squad Season record Competition Played Won Drawn Lost PF PA PD TF TA 2002-03 Heineken Cup 6 4 0 2 116 106 10 8 8 2002-03 Celtic League 9 6 0 3 203 170 33 18 15 Total 15 10 0 5 319 276 43 26 23 2002–03 Heineken Cup 2002–03 Heineken Cup Pool 6 TeamPWDLTries forTries againstTry diffPoints forPoints againstPoints diffPts ENG Northampton Saints6402211011172110628 FRA Biarritz Olympique6402145913873658 Ireland rugby union Ulster6402880116106108 WAL Cardiff6006626−2078215−1370 13 October 2002 16:30 Northampton Saints ENG 32 – 9 Report"Grayson kicks Saints to eighth home win in a row", The Guardian, 14 October 2002Match centre IRE rugby union Ulster DawsonLeslie Grayson (2) Grayson (5) Humphreys (2)Doak Franklin's Gardens, Northampton 9,481 A. Lambardi L Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Matt Sexton, 3. Robbi Kempson, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Mark Blair, 6. Warren Brosnihan, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys (c), 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonny Bell, 13. Shane Stewart, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Adam Larkin (for Humphreys, 50), Simon Best 18 October 2002 19:05 Ulster IRE rugby union 25 – 6 Report"Ulster too good for Cardiff", BBC Sport, 18 October 2002Gavin Mairs, "Ulster need a cutting edge", Belfast Telegraph, 19 October 2002Match centre WAL Cardiff Young Humphreys Humphreys (5) Humphreys Harris (2) Ravenhill, Belfast 11,000 W Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Matt Sexton, 3. Robbi Kempson, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Mark Blair, 6. Warren Brosnihan, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys (c), 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonny Bell, 13. Shane Stewart, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Scott Young (for Howe, 9), Neil Best (for McWhirter, 59), Paul Shields (for Sexton, 65), Adam Larkin (for Bell, 75), Kieran Campbell (for Stewart, 79) 6 December 2002 19:15 Ulster IRE rugby union 13 – 9 Report"Topping try keeps Ulster hopes alive", Irish Independent, 7 December 2002"Ulster upset French champions", BBC Sport, 6 December 2002Match centre FRA Biarritz Topping Humphreys Humphreys (2) Yachvili (2) Peyrelongue Ravenhill, Belfast 11,650 Chris White W Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Matt Sexton, 3. Robbi Kempson, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Jeremy Davidson, 6. Warren Brosnihan, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Andy Ward (c), 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys (c), 11. Scott Young, 12. Jonny Bell, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Adam Larkin (for Constable, 2), Sheldon Coulter (for Bell, 80) 14 December 2002 15:00 Biarritz FRA 25 – 20 ReportMicheal McGeary, "Ulster run out of luck", Sunday Life, 15 December 2002"Biarritz edge out Ulster", BBC Sport, 14 December 2002Match centre IRE rugby union Ulster IsaacCouzinetCassin Yachvili (2) Yachvili (2) J. CunninghamWard Doak (2) Doak (2) Parc des Sports Aguiléra, Biarritz 8,000 D. Pearson L Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Matt Sexton, 3. Robbi Kempson, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Jeremy Davidson, 6. Warren Brosnihan, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Andy Ward (c), 9. Neil Doak, 10. Adam Larkin, 11. Scott Young, 12. Jonny Bell, 13. Jan Cunningham, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Sheldon Coulter (for Bell, 4), Simon Best (for Fitzpatrick, 61), Paul Shields (for Sexton, 61), Mark Blair (for Longwell, 61), Tony McWhirter (for McMillan, 61). 11 January 2003 14:45 Cardiff WAL 21 – 33 Report"Ulster edge past Cardiff", BBC Sport, 11 January 2003Micheal McGeary, "Ulster have it all to do", Sunday Life, 12 January 2002Match centre IRE rugby union Ulster Walne, Allen Robinson Robinson (3) McMillan (2)penalty try Humphreys (3) Humphreys (2) B. Cunningham Cardiff Arms Park 4,000 R. Goodcliffe W Ulster lineup: 1. Robbi Kempson, 2. Matt Sexton, 3. Simon Best, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Jeremy Davidson, 6. Andy Ward (c), 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys (c), 11. Sheldon Coulter, 12. Shane Stewart, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Paul Shields (for Sexton), Russell Nelson (for McWhirter), Clem Boyd. 17 January 2003 19:05 Ulster IRE rugby union 16 – 13 Report"Ulster win keeps slim hopes alive", BBC Sport, 17 January 2003"Victory just not enough for Ulster", Irish Independent, 18 January 2003Match centre ENG Northampton Saints McMillan Humphreys Doak Humphreys (2) Cohen Grayson Grayson (2) Ravenhill, Belfast 12,500 Joel Dume W Ulster lineup: 1. Robbi Kempson, 2. Matt Sexton, 3. Simon Best, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Jeremy Davidson, 6. Andy Ward (c), 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Sheldon Coulter, 12. Shane Stewart, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Justin Fitzpatrick (for Best, 61), Russell Nelson (for McWhirter, 69). 2002-03 Celtic League 2002–03 Celtic League Pool A TeamPldWDLPFPAPDTFTATry bonusLosing bonusPts1IRE rugby union Munster7601227129+98251240282SCO Edinburgh7601231145+86241321273IRE rugby union Ulster7502173111+6215911224WAL Neath7403153121+32151211185WAL Llanelli7304191168+23231632176WAL Swansea7304177212−35182231167WAL Ebbw Vale7106140226−8616271058WAL Caerphilly7007144324−1801742213Under 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)Green background (rows 1 to 4) qualify for the knock-out stage.Source: RaboDirect PRO12 https://web.archive.org/web/20131122230011/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/table.php?includeref=11189&season=2002-2003 22 November 2013 30 August 2002 19:15 Ebbw Vale WAL 0 – 19 Report"Scrappy victory for Ulster", BBC Sport, 30 August 2002Match centre Ireland rugby union Ulster Thomas Wallace Humphreys Humphreys (4) Eugene Cross Park, Ebbw Vale Dave Pearson W Ulster lineup: 1. Robbi Kempson, 2. Matt Sexton, 3. Simon Best, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Jeremy Davidson, 6. Andy Ward (c), 7. Warren Brosnihan, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonny Bell, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. Sheldon Coulter, 15. Paddy Wallace. Replacements: Mark Blair (for Davidson 30'), Justin Fitzpatrick (for S. Best 67'). 6 September 2002 19:30 Ulster Ireland rugby union 18 – 19 ReportGavin Mairs "Last gasp agony for jaded Ulster", Belfast Telegraph, 7 September 2002Match centre SCO Edinburgh Wallace (6) N.Best Laney Laney Laney (3) Taylor Hodge Ravenhill, Belfast 7,500 L Ulster lineup: 1. Robbi Kempson, 2. Matt Sexton, 3. Simon Best, 4. Mark Blair, 5. Tony McWhirter, 6. Warren Brosnihan, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Russell Nelson, 9. Neil Doak, 10. Paddy Wallace, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonny Bell, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. Sheldon Coulter, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Justin Fizpatrick (for S. Best 21') Neil Best (for McMillan 21'). 14 September 2002 14:30 Swansea WAL 38 – 10 Report"Swansea's blistering pace exposes Ulster's deficiencies", Irish Independent, 15 September 2002Match centre Ireland rugby union Ulster K. MorganRobinsonGibbsPayne A. Thomas (3) A. Thomas (4) Howe Humphreys Humphreys St Helen's, Swansea 2,500 L Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Matt Sexton, 3. Robbi Kempson, 4. Mark Blair, 5. Jeremy Davidson, 6. Warren Brosnihan, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Russell Nelson 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Adam Larkin, 13. Jonny Bell (c), 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Neil Best (for Brosnihan 39-40'; for Nelson 40'), Paddy Wallace (for Humphreys 55'), Ryan Constable (for Bell 60'), Kieran Campbell (for Sexton 60'), Simon Best (for Fitzpatrick 62'), Tony McWhirter (for Davidson 65-78'). 20 September 2002 19:30 Ulster Ireland rugby union 17 – 13 Report"Ulster edge out Neath", BBC Sport, 20 September 2002Match centre WAL Neath B. CunninghamHowe Doak (2) Doak Brosnihan S. Williams Jarvis Jarvis (2) Jones Ravenhill, Belfast 9,500 W Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Mark Blair, 5. Jeremy Davidson (C), 6. Warren Brosnihan, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Neil Doak, 10. Adam Larkin, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Shane Stewart, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Neil Best (for McWhirter 74'), Jan Cunningham (for Stewart 80'). 27 September 2002 19:35 Ulster Ireland rugby union 26 – 17 Report"Doak one-man show just too much for Munster", Irish Independent, 28 September 2002Match centre Ireland rugby union Munster Doak (2) Doak (2) Doak (2) McWhirter Lawler Staunton (2) StauntonHolland Ravenhill, Belfast 6,000 P. Adams W Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Matt Sexton, 3. Robbi Kempson, 4. Mark Blair, 5. Jeremy Davidson (C), 6. Warren Brosnihan, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Neil Doak, 10. Adam Larkin, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonny Bell, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Scott Young (for Topping 34'), Paul Shields (for Sexton 54'), Paddy Johns (for Davidson 58'), Shane Stewart (for Bell 74'), Neil Best (for Brosnihan 80'). 5 October 2002 14:30 Caerphilly WAL 15 – 67 ReportMark McAuley, "Over and rout... Ulster whip the Welsh boyos", Sunday Life, 6 October 2002"Ulster hammer Caerphilly", BBC Sport, 5 October 2002Match centre Ireland rugby union Ulster Chiltern (2) McLaughlin McLaughlin Neil Best (2)HoweBrosnihanMcWhirterStewartBellSexton Humphreys (6) Humphreys (5) Sexton Kempson Virginia Park, Caerphilly 750 W Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Matt Sexton, 3. Robbi Kempson, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Jeremy Davidson, 6. Warren Brosnihan, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonny Bell, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. Scott Young, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Shane Stewart (for Constable 7'), Neil Best (for Fitzpatrick 50'), Mark Blair (for Longwell 55'), Kieran Campbell (for Doak 60'), Paul Shields (for McMillan 32-40', for Sexton 60'), Adam Larkin (for Bell 65'). 25 October 2002 19:35 Ulster Ireland rugby union 16 – 9 Report"Ulster sneak past Llanelli", BBC Sport, 25 October 2002Match centre WAL Llanelli Doak Humphreys Humphreys Humphreys Jones (3) Ravenhill, Belfast 10,500 John Hogg W Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Matt Sexton, 3. Robbi Kempson, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Mark Blair, 6. Warren Brosnihan, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Scott Young, 12. Adam Larkin, 13. Shane Stewart, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Sheldon Coulter (for Topping 39'), Neil Best (for McWhirter 74'). Quarter final 30 November 2002 14:45 Glasgow SCO 17 – 20 Report"Ulster hang on for victory", BBC Sport, 30 November 2002Match centre Ireland rugby union Ulster Steel Hayes (4) ShieldsWard Humphreys (2) Humphreys (2) Hughenden, Glasgow 5,346 W Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Matt Sexton, 3. Robbi Kempson, 4. Mark Blair, 5. Jeremy Davidson, 6. Warren Brosnihan, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Scott Young, 12. Jonny Bell, 13. Shane Stewart, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Paul Shields (for Sexton 25'), Andy Ward (for McWhirter 47'), Ryan Constable (for Stewart 47'). Semi-final 3 January 2003 19:35 Munster Ireland rugby union 42 – 10 Report"Fitzpatrick sees red as Munster waltz into final", Irish Independent, 4 January 2003Match centre Ireland rugby union Ulster HayesQuinlanKellyMullinsGalwey O'Gara (3), Keane O'Gara (3) Sheahan Quinlan Humphreys Humphreys Humphreys Fitzpatrick Thomond Park, Limerick 12,000 H. Watkins L Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Matt Sexton, 3. Robbi Kempson, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Jeremy Davidson, 6. Warren Brosnihan, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys (c), 11. Sheldon Coulter, 12. Adam Larkin, 13. Shane Stewart, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Simon Best (for McMillan 17'), Jan Cunningham (for Larkin 34'), Scott Young (for B. Cunningham 48'), Andy Ward (for McWhirter 48'), Paul Shields (for Sexton 65'), Kieran Campbell (for Doak 76'). Home attendance Domestic LeagueEuropean CupTotal League Fixtures Average Attendance Highest Lowest League Fixtures Average Attendance Highest Lowest Total Attendance Average Attendance2002–03 Celtic League48,37510,5006,0002002–03 Heineken Cup311,717 12,50011,00068,6509,807 Friendlies 9 August 2002 Scottish Borders SCO 0-31 IRE rugby union Ulster ReportRichard Mulligan, "Borders are no match for White Knights", News Letter, 10 August 2002 WardDavidsonLarkinB. Cunningham Larkin (3) Greenyards, Melrose W 16 August 2002 Ulster IRE rugby union 29-7 ENG Bedford Blues ReportRichard Bullick, "Ulster get rid of summer cobwebs", News Letter, 17 August 2002 B. Cunningham (2)ToppingWardBlair Larkin (2) Pritchard Pritchard Ravenhill, Belfast W Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, Matt Sexton, 3. Clem Boyd, 4. Mark Blair, 5. Jeremy Davidson, 6. Andy Ward (c), 7. Russell Nelson, 8. Neil McMillan, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. Adam Larkin, 11. Jan Cunningham, 12. Jonny Bell, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Paul Shields (for Sexton 40'), Robbi Kempson (for Fitzpatrick 50'), Reece Spee (for Campbell 75'), Neil Best (for Nelson 80'). 23 August 2002 Ulster IRE rugby union 19-19 SCO Glasgow ReportRichard Bullick, "Last-gasp Scots deny Ulster win", News Letter, 24 August 2002 SextonYoung (2) Larkin (2) Hayes Hayes Hayes (4) Ravenhill, Belfast D Ulster lineup: 1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Matt Sexton, 3. Clem Boyd, 4. Tony McWhirter, 5. Jeremy Davidson, 6. Andy Ward (c), 7. Warren Brosnihan, 8. Russell Nelson, 9. Neil Doak, 10. Adam Larkin, 11. Sheldon Coulter, 12. Jonny Bell, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. Shane Stewart, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Scott Young, Seamus Mallon, Kieran Campbell, Robbi Kempson, Paul Shields, Mark Blair, Robby Brink. 27 December 2002 Ulster XV IRE rugby union 48-12 SCO IRE rugby union Celtic Warriors XV Report"Rugby: Injury overshadows game", Belfast Telegraph, 28 December 2002 DavidsonBlairMcMillanCoulterToppingJ. CunninghamN. Best Doak (4) MoirCallaghan Longstaff Gibson Park, Belfast W Ulster lineup: 1. Robbi Kempson, 2. Matt Sexton, 3. Justin Fitzpatrick, 4. Mark Blair, 5. Jeremy Davidson, 6. Warren Brosnihan, 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Neil Doak, 10. Kieran Campbell, 11. Jan Cunningham, 12. Sheldon Coulter, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. James Topping, 15. Scott Young. Replacements: Neil Best (for Constable 40'), Roger Wilson (for Doak 58'), Paul Shields (for Sexton 60'), Simon Best (for Kempson 60').Richard Bullick, "Injuries mar Ulster's not-so-friendly victory", News Letter, 28 December 2002 Ulster Rugby Awards The Ulster Rugby Awards ceremony was held at the Ramada Hotel on 15 May 2003. Winners were:Gavin Mairs, "Clarke lands Ulster rugby's personality of the year title", Belfast Telegraph, 16 May 2003 Ulster Player of the Year: Bryn Cunningham Guinness Rugby Personality of the Year: Allen Clarke Club Ulster Supporters Player of the Year: Robbi Kempson Schools Player of the Year: Andrew Trimble, Coleraine Academical Institution Club Team of the Year: Ballymena R.F.C. Dorrington Faulkner Award: Ivan Coffey Club PRO: John Dickson Youth Player of the Year: Stephen Ferris Coach of the Year: Tom McGaw Club of the Year: Ballynahinch RFC Merit Award: Scott Gardiner, Monaghan Rugby Club References Category:Ulster Rugby seasons Ulster Ulster Ulster