 competed in the Guinness Premiership, EDF Energy Cup and European Challenge Cup.With former coach Mike Ford being offered a role in the England set-up, former Leinster, Munster and Australia coach Alan Gaffney was appointed coach for the 2006 campaign.Amongst the new signings was South African, Neil de Kock, a player who was to be influential in what was to be the club's best season since 2000.