2007–08 Ulster Rugby season

The 2007–08 Ulster Rugby season was Ulster's 14th season since the advent of professionalism in rugby union, and their fourth under head coach Mark McCall.

They competed in the Heineken Cup and the Celtic League Steve Williams joined as assistant coach at the beginning of the season,[1] replacing Allen Clarke, who had left to become the manager of the IRFU's elite player programme.

[2] After a poor run of results, Mark McCall resigned as head coach in November 2007.

Steve Williams took over on an interim basis,[3] and Matt Williams was appointed as McCall's permanent replacement in December.

[4] Ulster finished bottom of their pool in the Heineken Cup, and second from bottom in the Celtic League.

David Humphreys, who retired at the end of the season, was inducted into the IRUPA Hall of Fame.

Props Hookers Locks Back row

Scrum-halves Fly-halves Centres Wings Fullbacks

Props Hookers Locks Back row

Ryan Caldwell (for Del Fava), 19.

Tom Court (for D. Fitzpatrick), 18.

Carlo del Fava (for Harrison), 19.

Tom Court (for D. Fitzpatrick), 18.

Carlo del Fava (for Harrison), 19.

Tom Court (for D. Fitzpatrick), 18.

Carlo del Fava (for Barker), 19.

Tim Barker (for Del Fava), 19.

Justin Harrison (for Del Fava), 19.

Carlo del Fava (for Caldwell), 19.

Paul Marshall (for Boss), 21.

Carlo del Fava (for Harrison), 19.

Paul Marshall (for Boss), 21.

Carlo del Fava (for Harrison), 19.

Ryan Caldwell (for Del Fava), 19.

Paul Marshall (for Boss), 21.

Replacements: Stuart Philpott (for Brady), Jarlath Carey (for Court 47'), Filo Paulo (for Barker 38-40'), Matt McCullough (for Henry 40'), David Pollock (for McMillan 40'), Adam Larkin (for O'Connor 61'), Seamus Mallon (for Cave 61'), Tommy Bowe (for Kettyle 47').

The Ulster Rugby Awards ceremony was held on 15 May 2008 at the La Mon House Hotel outside Belfast.