2006–07 Ulster Rugby season

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.

2006–07 Ulster Rugby season

Ground(s)	Ravenhill Stadium (Capacity: 12,500)
Coach(es)	Mark McCall
Captain(s)	Simon Best, Justin Harrison
Top scorer	David Humphreys (200)
Most tries	Andrew Trimble (9)
League(s)	Heineken Cup (3rd in pool) Celtic League (5th)
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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.

Academy squad

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

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

Main article: 2006–07 Heineken Cup

Pool 5

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

21 October 2006	Ulster	30–3	Toulouse	Ravenhill, Belfast
13:35	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'	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	Llanelli Scarlets	21–15	Ulster	Stradey Park, Llanelli
19:30	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'	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	London Irish	29–13	Ulster	Madejski Stadium, Reading
15:30	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'	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	Ulster	29–13	London Irish	Ravenhill, Belfast
19:30	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'	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	Ulster	11–35	Llanelli Scarlets	Ravenhill, Belfast
13:35	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)	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	Toulouse	28–13	Ulster	Stade Ernest-Wallon, Toulouse
14:00	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'	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

Main article: 2006–07 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	Ulster	31 – 16	Llanelli Scarlets	Ravenhill
19:30	Try: Humphreys Steinmetz Bartholomeusz Con: Humphreys (2) Pen: Humphreys (4)	Report[25]	Try: Daniel Con: Jones Pen: Jones (3)	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	Newport Gwent Dragons	25 – 32	Ulster	Rodney Parade
17:30	Try: Brew (2) Fitisemanu Con: Sweeney (2) Pen: Sweeney (2)	Report[26]	Try: Cunningham (2) Maxwell Fitzpatrick Con: Humphreys (3) Pen: Humphreys (2)	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	Edinburgh	20 – 15	Ulster	Murrayfield
19:30	Try: Cairns Pen: Paterson (4) Drop: Godman	Report[27]	Pen: Humphreys (5)	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	Ulster	43 – 7	Ospreys	Ravenhill
19:30	Try: R. Best Bowe Steinmetz McMillan Con: Humphreys (4) Pen: Humphreys (5)	Report[28]	Try: Byrne Con: Hook	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	Munster	21 – 13	Ulster	Musgrave Park
19:30	Try: Wallace Horgan Con: O'Gara Pen: O'Gara (3)	Report[29]	Try: Steinmetz Con: Humphreys Pen: Humphreys (2)	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	Connacht	17 – 24	Ulster	Sportsground
18:30	Try: Mostyn Warwick Con: Warwick (2) Pen: Warwick	Report[30]	Try: Cunningham Wilson Boss Con: Humphreys (2) Pen: Humphreys	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	Ulster	32 – 12	Cardiff Blues	Ravenhill
17:30	Try: Cunningham Wallace N. Best Trimble (2) Con: Humphreys (2) Pen: Humphreys	Report[31]	Try: Czekaj Evans Con: Macleod	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	Ulster	32 – 8	Border Reivers	Ravenhill
19:30	Try: Dawson J. Fitzpatrick Campbell Steinmetz Con: Humphreys (3) Pen: Humphreys (2)	Report[32]	Try: Danielli Con: MacRae	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	Ulster	6 – 6	Leinster	Ravenhill
19:30	Pen: Humphreys (2)	Report[33]	Pen: D'Arcy Drop: D'Arcy	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	Ulster	20 – 10	Connacht	Ravenhill
17:30	Try: Bowe (2) N. Best Con: Wallace Pen: Humphreys	Report[34]	Try: Fogarty Con: McHugh Pen: Warwick	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	Leinster	20 – 12	Ulster	Lansdowne Road
14:00	Try: Hickie Finegan Heaslip Con: Contepomi Pen: Sexton	Report[35]	Pen: Wallace (3) Drop: Wallace	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	Glasgow Warriors	8 – 19	Ulster	Hughenden
17:30	Try: Newman Pen: Parks	Report[36]	Try: R. Best Bowe N. Best Con: Wallace (2)	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	Ospreys	29 – 22	Ulster	Liberty Stadium
17:30	Try: Walker (2) Con: Connor (2) Pen: Connor (3) Drop: Connor (2)	Report[37]	Try: Ferris Con: Steinmetz Pen: Steinmetz (5)	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	Ulster	14 – 7	Newport Gwent Dragons	Ravenhill
19:10	Try: Trimble Boss Con: Humphreys (2)	Report[38]	Try: Brew Con: Sweeney	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	Llanelli Scarlets	17 – 11	Ulster	Stradey Park
17:30	Try: Davies Pen: Thomas (4)	Report[39]	Try: Trimble Pen: Humphreys (2)	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	Ulster	21 – 24	Munster	Ravenhill
19:30	Try: Steinmetz Wilson Trimble Con: Humphreys	Report[40]	Try: O'Sullivan Halstead Carney Con: Manning (2) Hickey Pen: Hickey	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	Border Reivers	9 – 33	Ulster	Netherdale
19:30	Pen: Jones (3)	Report[41]	Try: Cunningham Maxwell Ferris Con: Humphreys (3) Pen: Humphreys (4)	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	Cardiff Blues	20 – 17	Ulster	Cardiff Arms Park
19:10	Try: Shanklin Czekaj Con: Macleod Blair Pen: Blair Drop: Macleod	Report[42]	Try: Wilson Trimble Con: Steinmetz (2) Pen: Steinmetz	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	Ulster	10 – 24	Glasgow Warriors	Ravenhill
19:30	Try: Maxwell Trimble	Report[43]	Try: Beattie Barclay Lamont Con: Parks (3) Pen: Parks	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	Ulster	16 – 10	Edinburgh	Ravenhill
19:30	Try: Maxwell Con: Wallace Pen: Wallace (3)	Report[44]	Try: Murray Con: Hodge Pen: Hodge	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

Domestic League					European Cup					Total
League	Fixtures	Average Attendance	Highest	Lowest	League	Fixtures	Average Attendance	Highest	Lowest	Total Attendance	Average Attendance
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

Friendlies

18 August 2006	Border Reivers	7-36	Ulster	University of St Andrews
	Try: Law Con: McCrea	Report[45]	Try: Maxwell (2) Young Dawson Pollock Pehi Con: Humphreys (2) Larkin

25 August 2006	Ulster	26-14	Rotherham Titans	Ravenhill Stadium
	Try: McMillan Maxwell (2) Wallace Con: Humphreys (2) Steinmetz	Report[46]	Try: Feely Jacobson Con: Whitehead (2)	Referee: P. Fitzgibbon
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 'A'

25 August 2006	Ulster 'A'	39-7	Rotherham Titans 'A'	Ravenhill Stadium
	Try: Pehi McKenzie (2) Faloon (2) Kettyle Con: Larkin (2) O'Connor Pen: Larkin	Report[47]	Try: Head Con: Steenson
Ulster lineup: 1. Niall Conlon, Stephen Douglas, 3. John Andress, 4. T. J. Anderson, 5. M. Wilson, 6. David Pollock, 7. Willie Faloon, 8. Chris Henry, 9. Phil Coulter, 10. Adam Larkin, 11. Michael Pehi, 12. Stuart Megaw, 13. Darren Cave, 14. Paul McKenzie, 15. Mark Kettyle. Replacements: Pat Steenkamp (for Andress 26'), N. Crockett (for Douglas 62), D. Houston (for Anderson 62'), Niall O'Connor (for Larkin 69'), David Drake (for Coulter 69').

6 October 2006	Ulster 'A'	13-7	New South Wales Waratahs	Ravenhill Stadium
	Try: McCarter Con: Larkin Pen: Larkin (2)	Report[48]	Try: Hand Con: Halangahu
Ulster A lineup: 1. Niall Conlon, 2. Nigel Brady, 3. Tom Court, 4. Ryan Caldwell, 5. S. McCarroll, 6. David Pollock, 7. Willie Faloon, 8. Chris Henry, 9. Paul Marshall, 10. Adam Larkin (c), 11. Paul McKenzie, 12. Stuart Megaw, 13. Dirkie Strydom, 14. Richard McCarter, 15. Mark Kettyle. Replacements: Pat Steenkamp, Stuart Philpott, Bryan Young, David Drake, Niall O'Connor, Owen McMurray, T. J. Anderson, J. McCullough, Neil Simpson, J. Smith.

Ulster Rugby Awards

The Ulster Rugby Awards ceremony was held at the Ramada Hotel on 17 May 2007. Winners were:^[49]

• 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