2001–02 Ulster Rugby season

2001–02 Ulster Rugby season
Ground(s)	Ravenhill Stadium (Capacity: 12,500)
Coach(es)	Alan Solomons
Captain(s)	Andy Ward
Most appearances	Neil Best, Paddy Wallace (17 each)
Top scorer	David Humphreys (202)
Most tries	Ryan Constable (6)
League(s)	Heineken Cup (2nd in pool); Celtic League (semi-finalists); IRFU Interprovincial Championship (2nd)
← 2000–01	2002–03 →

The 2001–02 season was Ulster Rugby's seventh under professionalism, and their first under head coach Alan Solomons. They competed in the Heineken Cup, the IRFU Interprovincial Championship, and the inaugural Celtic League.

Pre-season

Alan Solomons, former assistant coach of South Africa and the Western Stormers, was appointed in January to succeed Harry Williams in June. Mark McCall remained assistant coach.[1] Hooker Allen Clarke retired from playing and was named Director of Elite Player Development, establishing Ulster's first academy programme.[2]

Players in

David Allen[3]
Robby Brink from Western Province[3]
Kieran Campbell from London Irish[4]
Mark Crick from New South Wales[5]
Bryn Cunningham from Dungannon RFC[4]
Jeremy Davidson from Castres[6]
Leopoldo de Chazal[7]
Aidan Kearney from UCD[8]
Adam Larkin from Castres[3]
Matt McCullough from Ballymena R.F.C.[9]
Matt Sexton from Canterbury[10]
Paddy Wallace from UCD[8]
Scott Young from Ballymena R.F.C.[9]

Players out

Stephen Bell to Bedford Blues[8]
John Campbell (released to reserve list)[9]
Allen Clarke (retired)[8]
Grant Henderson to South Africa[8]
Dion O'Cuinneagain to Munster[11]

Squad

Ulster Rugby squad
Props Simon Best Clem Boyd Leopoldo de Chazal Justin Fitzpatrick Bryan Young Hookers Mark Crick Matt Sexton Paul Shields Richie Weir Locks Mark Blair Jeremy Davidson Paddy Johns Aidan Kearney Gary Longwell Matt McCullough	Back row David Allen Robby Brink Mike Haslett Neil McMillan Tony McWhirter Russell Nelson Andy Ward Scrum-halves Kieran Campbell Neil Doak Brad Free * Fly-halves David Humphreys (c)	Centres Jonathan Bell Tyrone Howe Adam Larkin Shane Stewart Paddy Wallace Wings Ryan Constable Sheldon Coulter Jan Cunningham James Topping Scott Young Fullbacks Bryn Cunningham

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

2001–02 Heineken Cup

Pool 2

Team	P	W	L	Tries for	Tries against	Try diff	Points for	Points against	Points diff	Pts
Stade Français	6	5	1	23	4	19	213	64	149	10
Ulster	6	4	2	17	11	6	196	142	54	8
Wasps	6	2	4	9	9	0	120	186	−66	4
Benetton Treviso	6	1	5	2	27	−25	102	239	−137	2

29 September 2001
15:30

Benetton Treviso	28 – 33	Ulster
Try: Perziano Con: Mason Pen: Mason (7)	Report[12]	Try: Ward, Topping, Humphreys Con: Humphreys (3) Pen: Humphreys (4)

Stadio Comunale di Monigo
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: P. Adams

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Jeremy Davidson, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Tony McWhirter, 7. Andy Ward (c), 8. Russell Nelson, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonathan Bell, 13. Shane Stewart, 14. James Topping, 15. Paddy Wallace. Replacements: Ryan Constable (for Stewart, 53), Kieran Campbell (for Doak, 62), Neil McMillan (for McWhirter, 62), Clem Boyd (for Best, 69), Mark Crick (for Shields, 71).

5 October 2001
18:50

Ulster	42 – 19	London Wasps
Try: Humphreys, Howe Con: Humphreys Pen: Humphreys (6) Drop: Humphreys (4)	Report[13]	Try: Green Con: Logan Pen: Logan (4)

Ravenhill
Attendance: 10,000
Referee: G. Desantis

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Jeremy Davidson, 6. Tony McWhirter, 7. Andy Ward (c), 8. Russell Nelson, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonathan Bell, 13. Shane Stewart, 14. James Topping, 15. Paddy Wallace. Replacements: Mark Blair (for Davidson, 53)

27 October 2001
14:50

Stade Français	40 – 11	Ulster
Try: Marconnet, Galthié, Jonnet, Dominici Con: Domínguez (3), Berthe Pen: Domínguez (4)	Report[14]	Try: McWhirter Pen: Wallace (2)

Stade Jean-Bouin
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Steve Lander

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Paddy Johns, 5. Mark Blair, 6. Tony McWhirter, 7. Andy Ward (c), 8. Russell Nelson, 9. Neil Doak, 10. Paddy Wallace, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonathan Bell, 13. Shane Stewart, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Adam Larkin (for Bell, 54), Gary Longwell (for Johns, 55), Brad Free (for Doak, 66), Clem Boyd (for Fitzpatrick, 69), Neil McMillan (for McWhirter, 69), Sheldon Coulter (for Stewart, 73).

2 November 2001
14:50

Ulster	19 – 16	Stade Français
Try: Howe Con: Wallace Pen: Humphreys (3), Wallace	Report[15]	Try: James, Jonnet Pen: Domínguez (2)

Ravenhill
Attendance: 13,000
Referee: N. Whitehouse

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Mark Blair, 6. Tony McWhirter, 7. Andy Ward (c), 8. Russell Nelson, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonathan Bell, 13. Paddy Wallace, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Adam Larkin (for B. Cunningham, 30), Clem Boyd (for Best, 66), Paddy Johns (for Blair, 68), Neil McMillan (for Nelson, 68).

6 January 2002
15:45

London Wasps	36 – 32	Ulster
Try: Denney, Roiser, Waters Con: A. King (3) Pen: A. King (5)	Report[16]	Try: Ward, Constable Con: Wallace (2) Pen: Humphreys (2), Wallace (3) Drop: Wallace

Loftus Road
Attendance: 5,556
Referee: G. Morandin

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Paddy Johns, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Tony McWhirter, 7. Andy Ward (c), 8. Russell Nelson, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonathan Bell, 13. Adam Larkin, 14. Sheldon Coulter, 15. Paddy Wallace. Replacements: Bryn Cunningham (for Humphreys, 40), Ryan Constable (for Larkin, 53), Jeremy Davidson (for Longwell, 53), Neil McMillan (for McWhirter, 59), Mark Crick (for Shields, 62).

11 January 2002
19:00

Ulster	59 – 3	Benetton Treviso
Try: Howe (2), Doak (2), Longwell, Constable, Larkin, penalty try Con: Humphreys, Wallace (4) Pen: Humphreys (3)	Report[17]	Pen: Mason

Ravenhill
Attendance: 12,500
Referee: N. Whitehouse

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Paddy Johns, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Tony McWhirter, 7. Andy Ward, 8. Neil McMillan (c), 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonathan Bell, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. Sheldon Coulter, 15. Paddy Wallace. Replacements: Jeremy Davidson (for Johns, 45), Adam Larkin (for Coulter, 58), Mark Crick (for Shields, 69).

2001-02 Celtic League

Pool A Table

	Team	Pld	W	D	L	PF	PA	PD	TF	TA	Pts
1	Leinster	7	7	0	0	281	114	+167	35	8	21
2	Ulster	7	4	1	2	194	157	+37	19	17	13
3	Glasgow	7	4	1	2	204	172	+32	25	17	13
4	Llanelli	7	4	0	3	175	123	+52	14	7	12
5	Swansea	7	3	0	4	124	158	−34	9	12	9
6	Bridgend	7	3	0	4	161	208	−47	17	25	9
7	Pontypridd	7	1	0	6	111	207	−96	8	25	3
8	Ebbw Vale	7	1	0	6	134	245	−111	13	29	3
Match points were awarded as follows: 3 points for a win 1 point for a draw
Green background (rows 1 to 4) qualify for the knock-out stage. Source: RaboDirect PRO12

Pool A Fixtures

17 August 2001
19:30

Ulster	30 – 13	Swansea
Try: Free, Shields, Topping Con: Humphreys (3) Drop: Humphreys	Report[18] Match Centre	Try: Payne Con: Henson Pen: Henson

Ravenhill
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: C. White

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Paddy Johns, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Robby Brink, 7. Tony McWhirter, 8. Andy Ward (c), 9. Brad Free, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Jan Cunningham, 12. Adam Larkin, 13. Jonathan Bell, 14. James Topping, 15. Paddy Wallace. Replacements: Clem Boyd (for Fitzpatrick, 29), Jeremy Davidson (for Johns, 46), Mike Haslett (for Brink, 74).

24 August 2001
19:30

Glasgow	25 – 25	Ulster
Try: Simpson (2),Nicol Con: Hayes (2) Pen: Hayes, MLaren	Report[19] Match Centre	Try: Wallace, Constable, Nelson Con: Wallace, Humphreys Pen: Humphreys (2)

Hughenden Stadium
Attendance: 6,095
Referee: N Whitehouse (Wales)

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Jeremy Davidson, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. David Allen, 7. Tony McWhirter, 8. Andy Ward (c), 9. Brad Free, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Adam Larkin, 13. Jonathan Bell 14. James Topping, 15. Paddy Wallace. Replacements: Ryan Constable (for Larkin, 49), Richie Weir (for Shields, 50), Mark Blair (for Allen, 55), Clem Boyd (for Fitzpatrick, 60), Kieran Campbell (for Freem 61)

28 August 2001
19:00

Ulster	26 – 27	Llanelli
Try: B. Cunningham Pen: Humphreys (7)	Report[20] Match Centre	Try: Thomas, Evans, Proctor Con: Jones (3) Pen: Jones (2)

Ravenhill
Attendance: 8,000
Referee: B. Dickson

Ulster lineup

1. Simon Best, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Clem Boyd, 4. Paddy Johns (c), 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Tony McWhirter, 7. Russell Nelson, 8. Neil McMillan, 9. Kieran Campbell, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Paddy Wallace, 13. Shane Stewart 14. Stephen Coulter, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Jeremy Davidson (for Longwell, 44), Adam Larkin (for Cunningham, 44), Justin Fitzpatrick (for Best, 63), David Allen (for McWhirter, 63), Richie Weir (for Shields, 76).

31 August 2001
19:35

Leinster	31 – 9	Ulster
Try: O'Kelly, D'Arcy (2), Hickie Con: Spooner Pen: Spooner (2) Drop: Dempsey	Report[21] Match Centre	Pen: Humphreys (2), Wallace

Donnybrook
Referee: N Williams

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Paddy Johns, 5. Jeremy Davidson, 6. Andy Ward (c), 7. Russell Nelson, 8. Neil McMillan, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Adam Larkin, 13. Jonathan Bell 14. Sheldon Coulter, 15. Paddy Wallace. Replacements: Mark Blair (for Johns, 44), Ryan Constable (for Bell, 56), Clem Boyd (for Best, 71), Tony McWhirter (for Ward, 71), Niall Malone (for Humphreys, 72), Kieran Campbell (for Doak, 78).

7 September 2001
19:05

Ebbw Vale	27 – 29	Ulster
Try: Betts, Wagstaff, Green Con: Mitchell (3) Pen: Cull, Mitchell	Report[22] Match Centre	Try: Howe, Constable Con: Wallace (2) Pen: Wallace (5)

Eugene Cross Park
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: T. Spreadbury

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Mark Blair, 5. Jeremy Davidson, 6. Andy Ward (c), 7. Russell Nelson, 8. Neil McMillan, 9. Neil Doak, 10. Paddy Wallace, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Adam Larkin, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. James Topping, 15. Niall Malone. Replacements: Clem Boyd (for Best, 40), Gary Longwell (for Blair 52), Shane Stewart (for Constable, 56), Richie Weir (for Shields, 62), Jan Cunningham (for Malone, 70).

12 September 2001
19:30

Ulster	46 – 14	Bridgend
Try: Shields, McMillan, Humphreys (2), Stewart, Ward (2) Con: Humphreys (4) Pen: Humphreys	Report[23] Match Centre	Try: Ringer, James Con: Rees, Dunston

Ravenhill
Attendance: 8,000

Ulster lineup

1. Simon Best, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Clem Boyd, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Jeremy Davidson, 6. Andy Ward (c), 7. Russell Nelson, 8. Neil McMillan, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Adam Larkin, 13. Shane Stewart 14. James Topping, 15. Paddy Wallace. Replacements: Jeremy Davidson (for Blair, 40), Ryan Constable (for Larkin, 66), Tony McWhirter (for McMillan, 66), Sheldon Coulter (for Stewart, 68), Brad Free (for Doak, 78), John Campbell (for Boyd, 78).

15 September 2001
14:30

Pontypridd	20 – 29	Ulster
Try: McIntosh Pen: Sweeney (5)	Report[24][25] Match Centre	Try: Best, Constable, Blair Con: Humphreys Pen: Humphreys (3) Drop: Humphreys

Sardis Road
Attendance: 3,200
Referee: Chris White

Ulster lineup

1. Simon Best, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Clem Boyd, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Jeremy Davidson, 6. Tony McWhirter, 7. Andy Ward (c), 8. Russell Nelson, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Adam Larkin, 13. Shane Stewart, 14. James Topping, 15. Paddy Wallace. Replacements: Neil McMillan (for McWhirter, 58),, Justin Fitzpatrick (for Boyd, 61), Ryan Constable (for Larkin, 63), Mark Blair (for Longwell, 63).

Quarter final

30 November 2001
19:05

Ulster	38 – 29	Neath
Try: Blair, Ward Con: Humphreys (2) Pen: Humphreys (8)	Report[26] Match Centre Video	Try: Tiueti, Moore Con: Jarvis (2) Pen: Jarvis (4)

Ravenhill
Attendance: 12,000

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Mark Blair, 6. Tony McWhirter, 7. Andy Ward (c), 8. Russell Nelson, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonathan Bell, 13. Adam Larkin, 14. Sheldon Coulter, 15. Paddy Wallace. Replacements: Ryan Constable (for Coulter, 52), Neil McMillan (for McWhirter, 60), Jeremy Davidson (for Blair, 60).

Semi final

8 December 2001
15:00

Munster	15 – 9	Ulster
Pen: O'Gara (5)	Report[27] Match Centre	Pen: Humphreys (3)

Lansdowne Road
Attendance: 12,500
Referee: I. Ramage

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Paul Shields, 3. Simon Best, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Mark Blair, 6. Tony McWhirter, 7. Andy Ward (c), 8. Russell Nelson, 9. Neil Doak, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Adam Larkin, 13. Jonathan Bell, 14. Sheldon Coulter, 15. Paddy Wallace. Replacements: Paddy Johns (for Blair, 44), Ryan Constable (for Larkin, 56), Mark Crick (for Nelson 61-64), Neil McMillan (for McWhirter, 64),

2001-02 IRFU Interprovincial Championship


Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts	Status
Leinster	3	2	0	1	86	35	2	12	Champions; qualified for next season's Heineken Cup
Ulster	3	2	0	1	50	66	0	8	Qualified for next season's Heineken Cup
Munster	3	1	1	1	64	48	1	7	Qualified for next season's Heineken Cup
Connacht	3	0	0	3	56	107	1	1

Celtic League pool matches between Irish provinces count towards the Interprovincial Championship.

22 April 2002

Connacht	17-18	Ulster
Try: Uijs Pen: McHugh (4)	Report[28]	Try: Constable, B. Cunningham Con: Wallace Pen: Wallace (2)

Galway Sportsgrounds
Referee: D. McHugh

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Nigel Brady, 3. Simon Best, 4. Paddy Johns, 5. Aidan McKearney, 6. Tony McWhirter, 7. Andy Ward (c), 8. Warren Brosnihan, 9. Neil Doak, 10. Paddy Wallace, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Adam Larkin, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. James Topping, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Sheldon Coulter (for Topping, 59), Matt McCullough (for McKearney, 59), Bryan Young (for McCullough, 78).

12 May 2002

Ulster	23-18	Munster
Try: Wallace, Doak Con: Wallace (2) Pen: Wallace (2) Drop: Wallace	Report[29]	Try: O'Connell, Stringer Con: O'Gara Pen: O'Gara (2)

Ravenhill
Referee: Alan Lewis

Ulster lineup

1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Matt Sexton, 3. Simon Best, 4. Paddy Johns, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Warren Brosnihan, 7. Andy Ward (c), 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Neil Doak, 10. Paddy Wallace, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Stan McDowell, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. Sheldon Coulter, 15. Bryn Cunningham. Replacements: Russell Nelson (for Brosnihan, 69), Bryan Young (for Fitzpatrick, 79),

Ulster Rugby Awards

The Ulster Rugby Awards ceremony was held on 23 May 2002. Winners were:[30]

Ulster player of the year: David Humphreys
Ulster Supporters' Club player of the year: David Humphreys
Guinness personality of the year: Paddy Wallace
Ulster schools player of the year: Lewis Stevenson
Coach of the year: Andre Bester, Belfast Harlequins
Youth player of the year: Oisin Hennessey
Club of the year: Ballynahinch RFC
Dorrington B Faulker Memorial Award for services to rugby: Dick Hinds, formerly of Omagh Academy
PRO/Media Prize: Terry Jackson, Dungannon RFC

References

Pat Nugent, "Ulster appoint new Director of Coaching", RTÉ, 8 January 2001
"Dallas Jackals Names Allen Clarke as Head Coach and Director of Rugby", DJCoilRugby, 12 June 2020
Amanda Fennelly, "Ulster finalise 2001-02 squad", RTÉ, 17 July 2001
Shane Murray, "Ulster announce two signings", RTÉ, 25 April 2001
Brendan Fanning, "New twist for Crick", Irish Independent, 3 March 2002
"Davidson signs for Ulster", ESPN, 23 May 2001
Sinéad Kissane, "Ulster sign Argentine prop", RTÉ, 13 September 2001
"Ulster announce bulk of squad", ESPN, 19 March 2001
"Ulster axe winger Cunningham", BBC Sport, 19 September 2001
"Ulster Sign Sexton", Irish Rugby, 6 December 2001
"Inside back: Where are they now?", Irish Independent, 31 October 2010
"Ulster cling on to win", BBC Sport, 29 September 2001
"Humphreys puts Wasps to flight", The Guardian, 6 October 2001
"Stade put Ulster to the sword", BBC Sport, 27 October 2001
Jim Stokes, "Ulster stun Stade with late try", BBC Sport, 2 Novembr 2001
"Wasps edge out Ulster", ESPN, 6 January 2002
"Ulster crush Treviso", BBC Sport, 11 January 2002
Jim Stokes, "Ulster swamp Swansea", BBC Sport, 14 August 2001
"Home fans bemused at failure to win", The Herald, 25 August 2001
"Llanelli snatch dramatic win", BBC Sport, 28 August 2001
"D'Arcy double destroys Ulster", BBC Sport, 31 August 2001
"Wallace stars in Ulster fightback", BBC Sport, 7 September 2001
"Humphreys and Ulster in the mood", Irish Inependent, 13 September 2001
"Humphreys saves Ulster", BBC Sport, 15 September 2001
Micheal McGeary, "Home, Boys", Sunday Life, 16 September 2001
"Humphreys the hero for Ulster", BBC Sport, 30 November 2021
Peter O'Reilly, "Kicked Out", Sunday Tribune, 9 December 2001
John Fallon, "Connacht left to rue absent Elwood and lack of penetration", Connacht Sentinel, 23 April 2002
"Munster creak under the Guinness interpro strain", Limerick Leader, 13 May 2002
"Humphries doubles up", BBC Sport, 24 May 2002

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[1] Pat Nugent, "Ulster appoint new Director of Coaching", RTÉ, 8 January 2001

[2] "Dallas Jackals Names Allen Clarke as Head Coach and Director of Rugby", DJCoilRugby, 12 June 2020

[squad-3] Amanda Fennelly, "Ulster finalise 2001-02 squad", RTÉ, 17 July 2001

[signings-4] Shane Murray, "Ulster announce two signings", RTÉ, 25 April 2001

[twist-5] Brendan Fanning, "New twist for Crick", Irish Independent, 3 March 2002

[6] "Davidson signs for Ulster", ESPN, 23 May 2001

[7] Sinéad Kissane, "Ulster sign Argentine prop", RTÉ, 13 September 2001

[bulk-8] "Ulster announce bulk of squad", ESPN, 19 March 2001

[axe-9] "Ulster axe winger Cunningham", BBC Sport, 19 September 2001

[10] "Ulster Sign Sexton", Irish Rugby, 6 December 2001

[11] "Inside back: Where are they now?", Irish Independent, 31 October 2010

[12] "Ulster cling on to win", BBC Sport, 29 September 2001

[13] "Humphreys puts Wasps to flight", The Guardian, 6 October 2001

[14] "Stade put Ulster to the sword", BBC Sport, 27 October 2001

[15] Jim Stokes, "Ulster stun Stade with late try", BBC Sport, 2 Novembr 2001

[16] "Wasps edge out Ulster", ESPN, 6 January 2002

[17] "Ulster crush Treviso", BBC Sport, 11 January 2002

[18] Jim Stokes, "Ulster swamp Swansea", BBC Sport, 14 August 2001

[19] "Home fans bemused at failure to win", The Herald, 25 August 2001

[20] "Llanelli snatch dramatic win", BBC Sport, 28 August 2001

[21] "D'Arcy double destroys Ulster", BBC Sport, 31 August 2001

[22] "Wallace stars in Ulster fightback", BBC Sport, 7 September 2001

[23] "Humphreys and Ulster in the mood", Irish Inependent, 13 September 2001

[24] "Humphreys saves Ulster", BBC Sport, 15 September 2001

[25] Micheal McGeary, "Home, Boys", Sunday Life, 16 September 2001

[26] "Humphreys the hero for Ulster", BBC Sport, 30 November 2021

[27] Peter O'Reilly, "Kicked Out", Sunday Tribune, 9 December 2001

[28] John Fallon, "Connacht left to rue absent Elwood and lack of penetration", Connacht Sentinel, 23 April 2002

[29] "Munster creak under the Guinness interpro strain", Limerick Leader, 13 May 2002

[30] "Humphries doubles up", BBC Sport, 24 May 2002