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
David Humphreys vs Cardiff Blues, Ravenhill, 9 May 2008 | |||
| Ground(s) | Ravenhill Stadium (Capacity: 12,500) | ||
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| Coach(es) | Mark McCall Steve Williams Matt Williams | ||
| Captain(s) | Rory Best | ||
| Top scorer | Paddy Wallace (79) | ||
| Most tries | Tommy Bowe (8) | ||
| League(s) | Heineken Cup (4th in pool) Celtic League (9th) | ||
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Steve Williams joined as assistant coach at the beginning of the season, replacing Allen Clarke, who had left to become the manager of the IRFU's elite player programme. After a poor run of results, Mark McCall resigned as head coach in November 2007. Steve Williams took over on an interim basis, and Matt Williams was appointed as McCall's permanent replacement in December. Ulster finished bottom of their pool in the Heineken Cup, and second from bottom in the Celtic League. Tommy Bowe was Ulster's Player of the Year, and IRUPA Players' Player of the Year. David Humphreys, who retired at the end of the season, was inducted into the IRUPA Hall of Fame.