Timoney stressed the historic significance for the club.
“It has been a long wait, and for our fans and players, we owe it to ourselves to give it everything.”
Hooker Tom Stewart noted the unique atmosphere in training this week. “It's a week that's not difficult to get up for,” he said.
“We've all said it, being in a cup final doesn't come around too often. It has been a special time for the boys.”
Stewart praised the squad's unity under Timoney's leadership.
“It has been special to get behind Nick and watch how he has taken the team, and watch boys grow into the opportunity that is in front of them.”
“Everyone thinks, and hopes, these opportunities are going to come around all the time, but they don't,” Stewart added.
“It's special and it's not something we take lightly or take for granted. It's one we are really going to relish.”
The Belfast native recalled childhood dreams of winning a trophy at his home club. “Growing up it has been my home club.
I wanted to play here and you can only dream of being in a final.”
Stewart said the team has a chance to create its own legacy.
“For it to be in front of our faces, and for us to put our own stamp on Ulster, it would be incredibly special.”
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Montpellier enters the final after a difficult domestic season, finishing ninth in the Top 14 and fighting off relegation.
