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2004–05 Ulster Rugby season
Ground(s)Ravenhill Stadium (Capacity: 12,500)
Coach(es)Mark McCall
Captain(s)Andy Ward
Top scorerDavid Humphreys (145)
Most triesTommy Bowe (9)
League(s)Heineken Cup (3rd in pool)
Celtic League (8th)
Celtic Cup (quarter-finalists)
← 2003–04 2005–06 →

The 2004–05 season was Ulster Rugby's tenth under professionalism, and their first under head coach Mark McCall. They competed in the Heineken Cup, the Celtic League and the Celtic Cup.

Former head coach Alan Solomons and forwards coach Adrian Kennedy left at the end of the previous season to join Northampton Saints.[1] Backs coach Mark McCall was named as the new head coach,[2] with Allen Clarke as his assistant.[3] Maurice Field replaced Clarke as head of the academy.[4]

In the Celtic League, they finished eighth. Tommy Bowe was the league's second top try scorer with eight.[5] In the Heineken Cup, they finished third in Pool 6, failing to qualify for the knockout stage. They went out of the Celtic Cup in the quarter-finals, losing to Neath-Swansea Ospreys. Neil Best was Ulster's Player of the Year. Kieran Campbell won the IRUPA award for Try of the Year.[6]

Squad

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Senior squad

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Ulster Rugby squad[17]

Props

Hookers

Locks

Back row

Scrum-halves

Fly-halves

Centres

Wings

Fullbacks

(c) denotes the team captain, Bold denotes internationally capped players.
* denotes players qualified to play for Ireland on residency or dual nationality.

Academy squad

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Academy squad[18]

Staff

  • Joe Miles - chairman
  • Allen Clarke - director
  • Maurice Field - manager
  • Roger Kennedy - strength and conditioning
  • Michael Webb - doctor
  • Phil Glasgow - physiotheraprist

Players

2004–05 Heineken Cup

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Main article: 2004–05 Heineken Cup

Pool 6

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Team P W D L Tries for Tries against Try diff Points for Points against Points diff TB LB Pts
France Stade Français (3) 6 5 0 1 20 9 11 179 90 89 3 0 23
England Gloucester 6 3 0 3 14 12 2 144 128 16 1 1 14
Ireland Ulster 6 3 0 3 5 13 −8 88 139 −51 0 1 13
Wales Cardiff Blues 6 1 0 5 8 13 −5 98 152 −54 0 3 7
22 October 2004
19:30 		Ulster Ireland 21 – 16 Wales Cardiff Blues Ravenhill  
Pen: Humphreys (5)
Drop: Humphreys (2)
 Report[19] Try: Shanklin
Con: Thomas
Pen: Thomas (2)
Drop: Thomas
 Attendance: 9,600
Referee: Joël Jutge
Ulster lineup:

1. Ronan McCormack, 2. Nigel Brady, 3. Simon Best,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Andy Ward (c), 7. Neil McMillan, 8. Campbell Feather,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys,
11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Paul Shields, 17. Rod Moore (for McCormack),
18. Rowan Frost (for Longwell), 19. Roger Wilson (for Feather),
20. Neil Doak (for Campbell), 21. Paddy Wallace, 22. Jonny Bell.

30 October 2004
15:00 		Gloucester England 55 – 13 Ireland Ulster Kingsholm  
Try: MacRae
GoodridgeBezuidenhout
Simpson-Daniel
Garvey
Balding
Con: Paul (5)
Pen: Paul (4)
Drop: Paul
 Report[20] Try: Humphreys
Con: Humphreys (1)
Pen: Humphreys (2)
 Attendance: 12,467
Referee: Eric Darriere
Ulster lineup:

1. Simon Best, 2. Nigel Brady, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Andy Ward (c), 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys,
11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Paul Shields (for Brady), 17. Ronan McCormack (for Moore),
18. Rowan Frost (for Longwell), 19. Campbell Feather (for Ward),
20. Kieran Campbell (for Doak), 21. Paddy Wallace (for Humphreys), 22. Adam Larkin.

4 December 2004
14:00 		Stade Français France 30 – 10 Ireland Ulster Stade Jean-Bouin  
Try: Blin
Sowerby
Bergamasco
Con: Skrela (3)
Pen: Skrela (3)
 Report[21][22] Try: Bowe
Con: Humphreys
Pen: Humphreys
 Attendance: 11,628
Ulster lineup:

1. Ronan McCormack, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Rowan Frost, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Campbell Feather, 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys,
11. Tommy Bowe, 12. Kevin Maggs, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. Scott Young,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Nigel Brady (for Shields 68), 17. Bryan Young,
18. Gary Longwell (for Frost 40), 19. Tim Barker, 20. Neil Doak (for Campbell 75), 21. Adam Larkin, 22. Paul Steinmetz (for Bell 67).

11 December 2004
13:00 		Ulster Ireland 18 – 10 France Stade Français Ravenhill  
Try: Campbell
Humphreys
Con: Humphreys
Pen: Humphreys
Drop: Humphreys
 Report[23][24] Try: Hernández
Con: Skrela
Drop: Skrela
 Attendance: 7,320
Referee: Nigel Williams
Ulster lineup:

1. Ronan McCormack, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Campbell Feather (c), 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys,
11. Tommy Bowe, 12. Kevin Maggs, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. Scott Young,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Nigel Brady, 17. Bryan Young (for McCormack 80),
18. Rowan Frost (for Longwell 80), 19. Matt Mustchin,
20. Neil Doak, 21. Adam Larkin, 22. Paul Steinmetz (for S. Young 27).

7 January 2005
19:30 		Ulster Ireland 14 – 12 England Gloucester Ravenhill  
Try: Cunningham
Pen: Humphreys (3)
 Report[25][26] Pen: Paul (3)
Drop: Amor
 Attendance: 11,435
Referee: Nigel Whitehouse
Ulster lineup:

1. Simon Best, 2. Rory Best, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Campbell Feather (c), 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys,
11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Kevin Maggs, 13. Paul Steinmetz, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Paul Shields (for R. Best 57), 17. Neil McCormack,
18. Rowan Frost (for Longwell 66), 19. Andy Ward (for Feather 62),
20. Neil Doak, 21. Adam Larkin, 22. Paddy Wallace (for Howe 70).

16 January 2005
17:15 		Cardiff Blues Wales 16 – 12 Ireland Ulster Cardiff Arms Park  
Try: Vaughton 48'
Thomas 71'
Pen: Macleod (2) 4', 22'
 Report[27][28] Pen: Humphreys (2) 6', 42'
Larkin (2) 57', 78'
 Attendance: 3,962
Ulster lineup:

1. Ronan McCormick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best,
4. Rowan Frost, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Andy Ward (c), 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys,
11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Kevin Maggs, 13. Paul Steinmetz, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Paddy Wallace.
Replacements:
16. Rory Best (for Shields 56), 17. Rod Moore (for Ward 14-23),
18. Matt Mustchin (for Frost 74), 19. Campbell Feather (for Ward 55),
20. Reece Spee (for Campbell 76), 21. Adam Larkin (for Humphreys 50), 22. Bryn Cunningham (for Wallace 65).

2004-05 Celtic League

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Main article: 2004–05 Celtic League
Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA Try bonus Losing bonus Pts
1 Wales Neath-Swansea Ospreys 20 16 1 3 508 267 +241 53 27 7 3 76
2 Ireland Munster 20 15 1 4 470 331 +139 54 33 6 1 69
3 Ireland Leinster 20 12 1 7 455 350 +105 46 32 4 3 57
4 Wales Newport Gwent Dragons 20 11 0 9 381 436 −55 39 43 4 2 50
5 Wales Llanelli Scarlets 20 9 0 11 402 446 −44 48 42 7 3 46
6 Scotland Glasgow Warriors 20 8 1 11 465 466 −1 40 58 4 7 45
7 Scotland Edinburgh 20 9 0 11 409 407 +2 47 40 4 4 44
8 Ireland Ulster 20 9 0 11 363 387 −24 37 34 2 5 43
9 Wales Cardiff Blues 20 8 1 11 350 404 −54 35 41 2 4 40
10 Ireland Connacht 20 7 1 12 317 407 −90 32 46 2 5 37
11 Scotland Borders 20 3 0 17 337 556 −219 31 66 2 4 18
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 22 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine
4 September 2004 Edinburgh Scotland 16–17 Ireland Ulster Murrayfield  
14:30 Try: Blackadder
Con: Paterson
Pen: Paterson (3)
 Report[29] Try: Maxwell
Pen: Wallace (2)
Drop: Steinmetz
Wallace
 Attendance: 2,609
Ulster lineup:

1. Ronan McCormack, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Matt Mustchin, 5. Rowan Frost,
6. Andy Ward (c), 7. Neil Best, 8. Campbell Feather,
9. Neil Doak, 10. Paddy Wallace,
11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Nigel Brady (for Shields), 17. Bryan Young (for McCormack),
18. Gary Longwell (for Frost), 19. Gary Brown (for Feather),
20. Kieran Campbell, 21. Seamus Mallon, 22. Scott Young (for Maxwell).

11 September 2004 Ulster Ireland 15–26 Ireland Leinster Ravenhill  
17:15 Try: Cunningham
Maxwell
Con: Wallace
Pen: Wallace
 Report[30] Try: Warner
Gissing
O'Riordan
Con: O'Meara
Pen: O'Meara
McAllister (2)
 Attendance: 6,100
Referee: Nigel Williams
Ulster lineup:

1. Simon Best, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Matt Mustchin, 5. Rowan Frost,
6. Andy Ward (c), 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Neil Doak, 10. Paddy Wallace,
11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Nigel Brady, 17. Ronan McCormack (for Moore),
18. Matt McCullough (for Frost), 19. Campbell Feather (for Wilson),
20. Kieran Campbell, 21. Seamus Mallon (for Bell), 22. Scott Young (for Cunningham).

18 September 2004 Connacht Ireland 13–19 Ireland Ulster Sportsground  
14:30 Try: O'Loughlin
Con: Warwick
Pen: Warwick (2)
 Report[31] Try: Bowe
Bell
Pen: Humphreys (3)
 Attendance: 1,300
Ulster lineup:

1. Simon Best, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Matt Mustchin, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Andy Ward (c), 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys,
11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Kevin Maggs, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Nigel Brady, 17. Ronan McCormack (for S. Best),
18. Rowan Frost (for Mustchin), 19. Campbell Feather (for N. Best),
20. Kieran Campbell, 21. Paddy Wallace, 22. Paul Steinmetz.

25 September 2004 Ulster Ireland 24–37 Wales Neath-Swansea Ospreys Ravenhill  
17:15 Try: Maggs
Cunningham
Feather
Con: Humphreys (3)
Pen: Humphreys
 Report[32] Try: Williams
Tiueti
Parker
Bishop
Con: Henson (4)
Pen: Henson (2)
Drop: Henson
 Attendance: 5,638
Ulster lineup:

1. Simon Best, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Matt Mustchin, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Andy Ward (c), 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys,
11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Kevin Maggs, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Nigel Brady (for Shields), 17. Ronan McCormack,
18. Rowan Frost (for Mustchin), 19. Campbell Feather (for Ward),
20. Kieran Campbell (for Doak), 21. Paddy Wallace (for Cunningham), 22. Tyrone Howe (for Maxwell).

8 October 2004 Ulster Ireland 21–28 Wales Newport Gwent Dragons Ravenhill  
19:05 Try: McCormack
N. Best
Con: Humphreys
Pen: Humphreys (3)
 Report[33] Try: Morgan
Black
Brew
Con: Sweeney (2)
Pen: Sweeney (3)
 Attendance: 8,145
Ulster lineup:

1. Simon Best, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Campbell Feather, 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys,
11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Nigel Brady (for Shields), 17. Ronan McCormack (for Moore),
18. Rowan Frost, 19. Matt Mustchin (for Wilson),
20. Neil Doak (for Campbell), 21. Paddy Wallace, 22. Jonny Bell (for Steinmetz).

16 October 2004 Glasgow Warriors Scotland 34–20 Ireland Ulster Hughenden  
19:15 Try: Tkachuk
Parks (2)
Morrison
Con: Parks (4)
Pen: Parks (2)
 Report[34] Try: Bowe
Howe
Con: Humphreys (2)
Pen: Humphreys (2)
 Attendance: 3,469
Ulster lineup:

1. Ronan McCormack, 2. Nigel Brady, 3. Simon Best,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Campbell Feather, 7. Neil Best, 8. Gary Brown,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys,
11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Paul Shields (for Brady), 17. Rod Moore (for S. Best),
18. Rowan Frost (for Longwell), 19. Matt Mustchin (for Brown),
20. Neil Doak (for Campbell), 21. Paddy Wallace (for Cunningham), 22. Jonny Bell (for Steinmetz).

6 November 2004 Ulster Ireland 3–24 Ireland Munster Ravenhill  
17:15 Pen: Larkin
 Report[35] Try: Payne
Lawler
Con: Burke
Pen: Burke (4)
 Attendance: 6,402
Ulster lineup:

1. Simon Best, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Rowan Frost, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Andy Ward, 7. Neil Best, 8. Campbell Feather,
9. Neil Doak, 10. Adam Larkin,
11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Rory Best (for Shields), 17. Ronan McCormick (for Moore),
18. Gary Longwell, 19. Gary Brown (for Feather),
20. Kieran Campbell (for Doak), 21. Seamus Mallon (for Bell), 22. Andy Maxwell (for Howe).

12 November 2004 Borders Scotland 19–20 Ireland Ulster Netherdale  
19:30 Try: Weston
Con: Warnock
Pen: Warnock (3)
Hore
 Report[36] Try: Cunningham
Steinmetz
Con: Larkin (2)
Pen: Larkin (2)
 Attendance: 1,500
Ulster lineup:

1. Simon Best, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Rowan Frost, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Andy Ward, 7. Neil Best, 8. Campbell Feather,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. Adam Larkin,
11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. Andy Maxwell,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Nigel Brady, 17. Ronan McCormick,
18. Gary Longwell, 19. Gary Brown (for Ward),
20. Neil Doak, 21. Scott Young, 22. Tommy Bowe (for Howe).

19 November 2004 Ulster Ireland 30–14 Wales Cardiff Blues Ravenhill  
19:30 Try: Feather
McCullough
Maxwell
Pen: Larkin (5)
 Report[37] Try: Thomas
Pen: Thomas (3)
 Attendance: 5,705
Ulster lineup:

1. Ronan McCormack, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Rowan Frost,
6. Matt McCullough, 7. Neil Best, 8. Campbell Feather,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. Adam Larkin,
11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. Scott Young,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Nigel Brady, 17. Bryan Young,
18. Gary Brown, 19. Gavin Pfister (for N. Best),
20. Neil Doak, 21. Seamus Mallon, 22. Andrew Trimble.

28 November 2004 Llanelli Scarlets Wales 22–9 Ireland Ulster Stradey Park  
18:00 Try: John
Con: Bowen
Pen: Bowen (5)
 Report[38] Pen: Larkin (3)
 Attendance: 5,334
Ulster lineup:

1. Ronan McCormack, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Rowan Frost,
6. Matt McCullough, 7. Neil Best, 8. Campbell Feather,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. Adam Larkin,
11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Nigel Brady (for Shields), 17. Bryan Young (for McCormack),
18. Roger Wilson (for Longwell), 19. Gavin Pfister,
20. Neil Doak (for Campbell), 21. Scott Young (for Bell), 22. Tyrone Howe (for Maxwell).

17 December 2004 Ulster Ireland 36–34 Scotland Edinburgh Ravenhill  
19:30 Try: Maggs
Bowe
Steinmetz
Frost
Con: Steinmetz (2)
Pen: Humphreys (3)
Steinmetz
 Report[39] Try: Lee
Hogg
Callam
Boston
Con: Laney (4)
Pen: Laney (2)
 Attendance: 5,858
Ulster lineup:

1. Ronan McCormack, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Campbell Feather, 7. Gavin Pfister, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys,
11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Rory Best (for Shields), 17. Simon Best (for Moore),
18. Rowan Frost (for Pfister), 19. Matt Mustchin,
20. Neil Doak, 21. Adam Larkin, 22. Andy Maxwell.

27 December 2004 Leinster Ireland 9–8 Ireland Ulster Donnybrook  
17:05 Pen: Contepomi (3)
 Report[40] Try: Howe
Pen: Larkin
 Attendance: 5,500
Referee: Alain Rolland
Ulster lineup:

1. Simon Best, 2. Rory Best, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Campbell Feather, 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. Adam Larkin,
11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Nigel Brady (for R. Best), 17. Ronan McCormack (for S. Best),
18. Rowan Frost (for N. Best), 19. Matt Mustchin,
20. Neil Doak, 21. Paddy Wallace, 22. Jonny Bell.

1 January 2005 Ulster Ireland 23–14 Ireland Connacht Ravenhill  
16:00 Try: Bowe
Steinmetz
Con: Humphreys (2)
Pen: Humphreys (3)
 Report[41] Try: Jackman
Pen: Warwick
 Attendance: 7,900
Referee: David Keane
Ulster lineup:

1. Ronan McCormick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Campbell Feather, 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys,
11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Paul Shields, 17. Simon Shawe,
18. Rowan Frost (for Longwell), 19. Andy Ward (for Feather),
20. Neil Doak (for Campbell), 21. Adam Larkin, 22. Jonny Bell.

21 January 2005 Neath-Swansea Ospreys Wales 22–21 Ireland Ulster St Helen's  
19:05 Try: Henson
Con: Henson
Pen: Henson (5)
 Report[42] Try: Bowe
Maxwell
Con: Humphreys
Pen: Humphreys (3)
 Attendance: 4,142
Ulster lineup:

1. Ronan McCormick, 2. Rory Best, 3. Simon Best,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Campbell Feather, 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys,
11. Andy Maxwell, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Paul Shields, 17. Simon Shawe,
18. Rowan Frost (for Longwell), 19. Andy Ward (for Feather),
20. Reece Spee, 21. Adam Larkin, 22. Shane Stewart.

18 February 2005 Newport Gwent Dragons Wales 13–11 Ireland Ulster Rodney Parade  
19:05 Try: Forster
Con: Warlow
Pen: Montgomery
 Report[43] Try: Cunningham
Pen: Humphreys
Drop: Humphreys
 Attendance: 4,452
Referee: Andy Ireland
Ulster lineup:

1. Simon Best, 2. Rory Best, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Campbell Feather, 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys,
11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Paul Shields (for R. Best), 17. Ronan McCormick (for Moore),
18. Rowan Frost (for Longwell), 19. Gavin Pfister (for Feather),
20. Reece Spee, 21. Adam Larkin, 22. Scott Young.

4 March 2005 Ulster Ireland 30–3 Scotland Glasgow Warriors Ravenhill  
19:30 Try: Maggs
Bowe
Howe
S. Best
Con: Larkin
Wallace
Pen: Larkin (2)
 Report[44] Attendance: 6,215
Referee: Nigel Owens
Ulster lineup:

1. Ronan McCormack, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Campbell Feather, 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. Adam Larkin,
11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Rory Best, 17. Rod Moore,
18. Tim Barker (for Longwell), 19. Andy Ward (for Feather),
20. Neil Doak, 21. Paddy Wallace (for Larkin), 22. Scott Young.

18 March 2005 Munster Ireland 21–15 Ireland Ulster Musgrave Park  
19:00 Try: D. Wallace
Kelly
Con: Burke
Pen: Burke (3)
 Report[45] Try: Bowe
Wilson
Con: P. Wallace
Drop: P. Wallace
 Attendance: 5,870
Referee: Andy Ireland
Ulster lineup:

1. Ronan McCormack, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Andy Ward, 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. Paddy Wallace,
11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Seamus Mallon, 14. Scott Young,
15. Tommy Bowe.
Replacements:
16. Nigel Brady (for Shields), 17. Bryan Young (for Moore),
18. Tim Barker, 19. Campbell Feather (for Ward),
20. Neil Doak, 21. Adam Larkin, 22. Shane Stewart.

25 March 2005 Ulster Ireland 17–13 Scotland Borders Ravenhill  
19:30 Try: Ward
Feather
Con: Steinmetz (2)
Pen: Humphreys
 Report[46] Try: Cusiter
Con: Hore
Pen: Hore
Drop: Warnock
 Attendance: 7,017
Referee: Phil Fear
Ulster lineup:

1. Ronan McCormack, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Andy Ward, 7. Neil Best, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys,
11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Rory Best, 17. Rod Moore,
18. Tim Barker (for McCullough), 19. Campbell Feather (for N. Best),
20. Neil Doak, 21. Paddy Wallace, 22. Andy Maxwell (for Howe).

8 April 2005 Cardiff Blues Wales 22–8 Ireland Ulster Cardiff Arms Park  
19:10 Try: Shanklin
Quinnell
Sowden-Taylor
Con: Macleod (2)
Pen: Macleod
 Report[47] Try: Bowe
Pen: Wallace
 Attendance: 5,600
Referee: David Changleng
Ulster lineup:

1. Simon Best, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Andy Ward, 7. Gavin Pfister, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. Paddy Wallace,
11. Scott Young, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Nigel Brady, 17. Rowan McCormack (for Moore),
18. Rowan Frost (for Longwell), 19. Campbell Feather, 20. Neil Doak, 21. Adam Larkin (for Wallace), 22. Andy Maxwell (for S. Young).

15 April 2005 Ulster Ireland 16–3 Wales Llanelli Scarlets Ravenhill  
19:05 Try: Steinmetz
Con: Steinmetz
Pen: Steinmetz (3)
 Report[48] Pen: Bowen
 Attendance: 7,948
Referee: Andy Ireland
Ulster lineup:

1. Simon Best, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Andy Ward, 7. Gavin Pfister, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. Paddy Wallace,
11. Scott Young, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Rory Best, 17. Rowan McCormack,
18. Rowan Frost (for Longwell), 19. Campbell Feather (for Pfister),
20. Neil Doak (for Campbell), 21. Adam Larkin (for Wallace), 22. Andy Maxwell (for S. Young).

Celtic Cup

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Main article: Celtic Cup (rugby union)

Quarter-final

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22 April 2005 Neath-Swansea Ospreys Wales 23-16 Ireland Ulster Swansea  
Try: Terblanche
Jones
Con: Jones (2)
Pen: Jones (3)
 Report[49][50] Try: Penalty try
Con: Humphreys
Pen: Humphreys (2)
 Attendance: 8,273
Referee: Andrew Ireland
Ulster lineup:

1. Simon Best, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Rod Moore,
4. Gary Longwell, 5. Matt McCullough,
6. Andy Ward, 7. Gavin Pfister, 8. Roger Wilson,
9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys,
11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Paul Steinmetz, 13. Kevin Maggs, 14. Tommy Bowe,
15. Bryn Cunningham.
Replacements:
16. Rory Best (for Shields 73), 17. Ronan McCormack (for Moore, 67),
18. Rowan Frost (for Longwell 49), 19. Campbell Feather (for Pfister 56),
20. Neil Doak (for Campbell 66), 21. Paddy Wallace (for Cunningham 60), 22. Andy Maxwell (for Howe 52).

Home attendance

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Domestic League European Cup Total
League Fixtures Average Attendance Highest Lowest League Fixtures Average Attendance Highest Lowest Total Attendance Average Attendance
2004–05 Celtic League 10 6,693 8,145 5,638 2004–05 Heineken Cup 3 9,452 11,435 7,320 95,283 7,330

Friendlies

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13 August 2004 Rotherham Titans Wales C-C Ireland Ulster Don Valley Stadium  
Report[51]
20 August 2004 Ulster Rugby Ireland 19-26 England Harlequins Don Valley Stadium  
Try: N. Best
Maxwell
Ward
Con: Wallace (2)
 Report[52] Try: Jones
So'oialo
Reay
Sherriff
Con: Dunne (2)
Staunton
 Attendance: 6,100
Referee: Alain Rolland
28 August 2004 Newport Gwent Dragons Wales 30-7 Ireland Ulster Rodney Parade  
Try: Black
Bryant
Anthony
Winn
Con: Sweeney (2)
Pen: Sweeney (2)
 Report[53] Try: Maxwell
Con: Wallace

Ulster Rugby Awards

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The Ulster Rugby Awards ceremony was held at the Ramada Hotel on 12 May 2005. Winners were:[54]

  • Bank of Ireland Ulster Player of the Year: Neil Best
  • Guinness Ulster Rugby Personality of the Year: Tommy Bowe
  • Club Ulster Supporters Player of the Year: Kieran Campbell
  • Kukri Schools Player of the Year: David Pollock, Royal School Dungannon
  • First Trust Bank Club of the Year: Ballymena RFC
  • Calor Gas Youth Player of the Year: Nigel Newell, Ballynahinch RFC
  • Dorrington B. Faulkner Award: Brian Reid, Coleraine RFC
  • Northern Bank Coach of the Year: Gerald McCarter, City of Derry R.F.C., Ulster U21s
  • Downtown Radio Club/PRO Media Liaison Officer of the Year: Joan Beatty, Enniskillen
  • Belfast Telegraph Club Team of the Year: Ballymena RFC 2nd XV
  • The Botanic Inns Merit Award: Suzanne Flemming

References

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  1. ^ "Solomons Leaving Ulster", Irish Rugby, 16 February 2004
  2. ^ "McCall gets call to coach Ulster", The Irish Times, 23 March 2004
  3. ^ "Clarke named assistant coach at Ulster", ESPN, 8 April 2004
  4. ^ Gavin Mairs, "Sweet 16 move into Ulster academy", Belfast Telegraph, 12 August 2004
  5. ^ Statzone, Pro12 Rugby, retrieved 2 June 2022
  6. ^ "O'Connor takes top award", Evening Herald, 5 May 2005
  7. ^ "An Ulster win is now Brown's business", Belfast Telegraph, 15 October 2004
  8. ^ "Feather is surprise choice to lead Ulster", RTÉ Sport, 18 November 2004
  9. ^ "Ulster sign Kevin Maggs", Irish Examiner, 3 July 2004
  10. ^ "Pfister signs for Ulster", BBC Sport, 16 November 2004
  11. ^ "Clem Boyd To Retire", Irish Rugby, 4 November 2003
  12. ^ a b Gavin Mairs, "McCall's French connection", Belfast Telegraph, 22 April 2004
  13. ^ "Ulster lose Constable", ESPN, 4 February 2004
  14. ^ "Kershaw joins Leeds on loan", ESPN, 24 February 2005
  15. ^ "McWhirter out and Clarke in", Belfast Telegraph, 9 April 2004
  16. ^ "Saintly Solomons leaves legacy", BBC Sport, 16 February 2004
  17. ^ "Profiles - 1st XV", Ulster Rugby, archived 6 March 2005
  18. ^ "Ulster's academy takes off", BBC Sport, 12 August 2004
  19. ^ "Ulster 21-16 Blues", BBC Sport, 22 October 2004
  20. ^ "Gloucester 55-13 Ulster", BBC Sport, 30 October 2004
  21. ^ "Stade Francais 30-10 Ulster", BBC Sport, 4 December 2004
  22. ^ "Ulster lose set-pieces and momentum", The Irish Times, 6 December 2004
  23. ^ "Ulster 18-10 Stade Francais", BBC Sport, 11 December 2004
  24. ^ "Humphreys strikes to lift gloom for Ulster", Irish Independent, 12 December 2004
  25. ^ "Ulster 14-12 Gloucester", BBC Sport 7 January 2005
  26. ^ Robert Kitson, "Gloucester lose their foothold in Belfast bog", The Guardian, 8 January 2005
  27. ^ "Cardiff Blues v Ulster", EPCR, 16 January 2005
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  29. ^ Match Report, Pro12 Rugby, 4 September 2004
  30. ^ "Leinster End Ulster Home Record", Pro12 Rugby, 11 September 2004
  31. ^ "Ulster Return To Winning Ways", Pro12 Rugby, 18 September 2004
  32. ^ "Ospreys Sink Ulster", Pro12 Rugby, 25 September 2004
  33. ^ "Dragons Move Up As Ulster Suffer Another Home Defeat", Pro12 Rugby, 8 October 2004
  34. ^ "Parks To The Fore As Ulster Fail Again", Pro12 Rugby, 4 November 2004
  35. ^ "More Ravenhill misery for Ulster", Pro12 Rugby, 6 November 2004
  36. ^ "Late fight back not enough for Borders", Pro12 Rugby, 12 NOvember 2004
  37. ^ "Ulster back to winning ways at home", Pro12 Rugby, 19 November 2004
  38. ^ "Scarlets ease the pressure with comfortable win", Pro12 Rugby, 28 November 2004
  39. ^ "Match report", Pro12 Rugby, 17 December 2004
  40. ^ "Contepomi secures the points for Leinster", Pro12 Rugby, 27 December 2004
  41. ^ "Ulster narrow the gap on Connacht", Pro12 Rigby, 1 January 2005
  42. ^ "Henson the hero for Ospreys", Pro12 Rugby, 21 January 2005
  43. ^ "Montgomery penalty sees Dragons scrape win over Ulster", Pro12 Rugby, 18 February 2005
  44. ^ "Second half surge sees Ulster home", Pro12 Rugby, 4 March 2005
  45. ^ "Munster keep title hopes alive", Pro12 Rugby, 18 March 2005
  46. ^ "Ulster see off battling Borders", Pro12 Rugby, 25 March 2005
  47. ^ "Blues miss out on vital bonus point", Pro12 Rugby, 8 April 2005
  48. ^ "Ulster keep Cup hopes alive", Pro12 Rugby, 15 April 2005
  49. ^ "Ospreys 23-16 Ulster", BBC Sport, 30 April 2005
  50. ^ "Celtic Cup: Ulster Effort Not Enough In Swansea", Irish Rugby, 1 May 2005
  51. ^ Gavin Mairs, "How Ulster were left high and dry by Rotherlam face", Belfast Telegraph, 14 August 2004
  52. ^ Gavin Mairs, "Ulster boys not quite ready for big league", Belfast Telegraph, 21 August 2004
  53. ^ Steven Neill, "Ulster roasted by Dragons", Sunday Life, 29 August 2004
  54. ^ Gavin Mairs, "Bowe bags the top Ulster rugby gong", Belfast Telegraph, 13 May 2005
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