2008–09 Ulster Rugby season

Senior squad Players in • BJ Botha from Natal Sharks • Robbie Diack from Stormers • Ian Humphreys from Leicester Tigers • Ed O'Donoghue from Queensland Reds • Daniel Roach from New South Wales Waratahs • Clinton Schifcofske from Queensland Reds • Mark McCrea Players out • Tim Barker to Castres • Mark Bartholomeusz to Padova • Neil Best to Northampton Saints • Tommy Bowe to Ospreys • Kieran Campbell to Connacht • David Humphreys retired • Matt Miles to Cambridge • Neil McMillan to Harlequins • Grant Webb to Newport Gwent Dragons • Roger Wilson to Northampton Saints Academy squad Players in • Nevin Spence • Paddy McAllister • Adam Macklin • Ricky Andrew • David McGregor • Jonny Shiels Players out • Neil Simpson • Pat Steenkamp • Sam McDonald • Mark Robinson • Chris Quinn • Owen McMurray • Stephen Douglas ==Season record==

The Ulster Rugby Awards ceremony was held on 14 May 2009 at the Ramada Hotel, Belfast. Winners were: • Ulster Rugby Personality of the Year: Stephen Ferris • Rugby Writers Player of the Year: Stephen Ferris • Ulster Player of the Year: Rory Best • Young Ulster Player of the Year: Darren Cave • Academy Player of the Year: Willie Faloon • Schools' Player of the Year: Niall Annett, Methodist College Belfast • Club of the Year: Ballynahinch RFC • Club Player of the Year: Chris Stevenson, Ballynahinch RFC • Youth Player of the Year: Stephen Irvine, Banbridge RFC • Dorrington B. Faulkner Award: William Davidson, Armagh ==References==