27/07/2010 - A MUSING COACH
The phrase appeared here a couple of weeks ago jokingly but Ayr coach Kenny Murray really can be excused for a despairing cry of ‘where did summer go?... // more

19/07/2010 - HOW ITS DONE
What do you do to motivate the squad when your club has won the Premier 1 title and the cup, had your coach named ‘Coach of the Year’ and one of your ... // more

12/07/2010 - The First Eleven
What better way to start the season than a bruising border battle, a raid on the reivers stronghold and hoovering up the points after causing some hav... // more

08/07/2010 - Ayr Rugby Club seek u18 coach
" Do you want to shape the Rugby talent of tomorrow at Ayr RFC?” We are looking for a committed individual to lead a group of coache... // more

NEW 07/07/2010 - AND THE LIVIN' IS EASY-OR WAS!
Ahh, where did summer go? Well nowhere since you ask because hopefully there is a good chunk of it to come but this column has always used that senten... // more

NEW 25/06/2010 - Club Photograph.
The 2009/2010 group Ayr Rugby Club photograph is available for viewing at Millbrae from this weekend. Order forms are available from Colin behind the ... // more

NEW 19/06/2010 - Pre-season starts .
All Senior Club players are reminded that preseason training starts Tuesday 06 July at 7pm at MILLBRAE. All players old and new are most welcome as ... // more

NEW 24/05/2010 - GORDY LIFTS PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
At a star-studded Scottish Rugby Awards Ceremony at Murrayfield on Friday, Ayr's Gordon Reid collected the award as Scottish Hydro Premier 1 Player of... // more

NEW 17/05/2010 - SKIPPY'S THOUGHTS
It was off to Ibiza to enjoy some well earned R and R for a number of the Ayr squad to re-charge the batteries for er, one more game. Well, the break ... // more

NEW 14/05/2010 - Congratulations Gordy
As some of you might already know, Ayr prop Gordon Reid has picked up the award of Premier One Player of the season. Congratulations to the big guy,... // more

NEW 13/05/2010 - Club Photograph.
A club photograph will take place at Millbrae on Tuesday 18th May. All members of the playing squads are invited to be at Millbrae at 6:30 for a 7pm p... // more

NEW 10/05/2010 - AYR DOUBLE DENIED DESPITE MALLENY WIN
So fat lady has sung, resplendent in white semmit, a sticky on Freddy Mercury moustache and wrapped in a Currie scarf to give a rendering of ‘We are t... // more

NEW 03/05/2010 - CURRIE VINDALEAGUE-ALMOST
Currie 16 Ayr 13 It ain’t over until the fat lady sings, but at the moment she is warming up and when she belts forth, it is likely to be a M... // more

NEW 26/04/2010 - Buses for Currie
Buses are available for Ayrs game V Currie on the 1st May at Malleny park. The cost will be £5 a head for the return journey. Tickets are available fr... // more

NEW 26/04/2010 - MURRAYFIELD MAGIC
Ayr 36 Melrose 23 The dream of the double lives on! A magnificent display by the Millbrae Maestros mastered Melrose to add the Scottish Hy... // more

NEW 20/04/2010 - Ayrshire Schools Finals
This Friday night will see the Annual Ayrshire Schools Finals being played at Ayr Rugby Club with Carrick Academy and Marr College battling it out to ... // more

NEW 19/04/2010 - MURRAYFIELD HERE WE COME
Ayr 39 Dundee HSFP 20 It gets to a point when you actually run out of ways to describe what this Ayr team has done and could be capable of do... // more

NEW 14/04/2010 - Congratulations.
Congratulations to the following boys who will be participating in our Cup Final Day at Murrayfield The boys are. Mascot - Ruairidh Sayce Ayr S1 ... // more

NEW 11/04/2010 - HAWKS FLY WRIGHT INTO AYR TRAP
Glasgow Hawks 17 Ayr 32 One down-six to go, plus the small matter of a cup final. That was how it looked after Ayr took to a crucial bonus poi... // more

NEW 10/04/2010 - Shop Offers.
Check out the Shop Special Offers for our trip to Murrayfield. Pick up some real bargains...... // more

NEW 09/04/2010 - Ayr V West
Ayr will be playing West of Scotland at Millbrae on Tuesday 13th April. KO is 8pm. This is a rearranged League game.... // more

NEW 05/04/2010 - AYR NAIL CUP FINAL PLACE
Ayr 23 Heriots 14 Murrayfield here we come! That was the cry from the men in pink and black after winning a pulsating Scottish Hydro Premier C... // more

NEW 30/03/2010 - Easter Holiday Camp
Venue – Ayr Rugby Club Dates – 13th, 14th, 15th April Time – 10am – 12.30pm Cost - £7.50 per day or £20 for 3 days *All attending are ... // more

NEW 28/03/2010 - AYR MAROONED FOR SIXTY MINUTES
Ayr 32-Gala 0 (h/t 3-0) It was Ladies Day at Millbrae and the sight of a bevy of females whooping it up in the clubhouse prompted one home fan to c... // more

NEW 22/03/2010 - AYR SET FOR GALA DAY
Apart from the enormous fillip which Scottish rugby got from the nail biting win by the international side at Croke Park, it was not a great few days ... // more

NEW 17/03/2010 - THIRTEEN AYR TRIES UNLUCKY FOR STEW MEL
Ayr 77 Stewarts Melville 15 None of the usual cup tie cliches apply-potential banana skin, dramatic upset, romance of the cup. Romance? Try tellin... // more

NEW 17/03/2010 - Burns Supper.
The annual celebration of the birth of Robert Burns was held at Millbrae on Friday,12th of March,2010.This regular event is very popular and what coul... // more

NEW 13/03/2010 - McPherson In Scotland u19s Squad
Congratulations to Ayr 1st XV squad member Blair McPherson who has just been named in the Scotland u19s squad. Blair has featured several times for th... // more

NEW 09/03/2010 - ROBBIE & BURNS MAKE THE GRADE
Congratulations to young Ayr stars Robbie Fergusson and Burns Singh who have both been selected for the Scotland Under 17s Squad. Fresh from a trio o... // more

NEW 08/03/2010 - ARMS PARK AGONY FOR AYR
Cardiff 30 Ayr 27 There may have been nothing at stake but pride for Ayr and Cardiff in their final pool match in the British and Irish Cup but th... // more

NEW 28/02/2010 - LAST KICK HEARTBREAK GIVES PONTY THE POINTS
Ayr 21 Pontypridd 22 (highlights on www.scottishrugbytv.com) It was an awful sense of deja vu because, just as their international coun... // more

NEW 27/02/2010 - AYR U17s STARS DO IT AGAIN
Fergusson, Singh and Stirling put the Borders to the sword. In the final game of this year’s National Under 17s Selection Trials at Murrayfield last... // more

NEW 25/02/2010 - Local Schools Battle It Out At Millbrae
This Monday evening will see reigning champions Belmont Academy play Wellington School in the Semi-Final of the Brewin Dolphin Under 18 Scottish Sch... // more

NEW 22/02/2010 - GAME OFF FURY
Anger, frustration, disappointment, disbelief, suspicion. All were on display at Millbrae at 2.45 last Saturday afternoon. All the emotion amounted... // more

NEW 18/02/2010 - AYR U17 PLAYERS IN MURRAYFIELD WIN
Congratulations to young Ayr stars Robbie Fergusson, Burns Singh and James Stirling who all played their part in an exciting Glasgow Under 17s victory... // more

NEW 15/02/2010 - BUZZING AYR BLITZ BEES
Ayr 49 Birmingham and Solihull Bees 14 Most of those who were watching the match at Millbrae on Saturday were still stunned by the cruel and con... // more

NEW 10/02/2010 - Ayr u15s kitted out thanks to CORUM
Some of Ayr RFC under 15 squad are pictured wearing their new kit following a hard fought win away to East Kilbride RFC. Thanks to main squad sponsor... // more

NEW 08/02/2010 - AYR STUTTER INTO SECOND ROUND
Musselburgh 9 Ayr 31 Not the most impressive of scorelines, not the prettiest of games and probably the poorest performance by Ayr this season. ... // more

NEW 01/02/2010 - FOILED AGAIN BY FREEZE
Oh how the weather gods must have chortled as they concocted their latest wheeze. 'Give them a few days mild, a bit of rain, soften them -and the ... // more

NEW 25/01/2010 - AYR RED HOT AFTER FREEZE
Ayr 66 Stewarts Melville 15 The freeze is over (for the moment) and boy, did things heat up at Millbrae on Saturday. Having been starved of g... // more

NEW 18/01/2010 - AT LAST A GAME (WE HOPE!)
So at last it looks as though we might get some rugby this weekend, six weeks after the last game at Millbrae on December 12th last year. The lay o... // more

NEW 15/01/2010 - Saturday 16th January.
All 1st XV and 2nd XV players are to train at Belmont Academy on Saturday 16th January, starting at 12 noon. The Melrose and Stirling 2nd XV games h... // more

NEW 11/01/2010 - IT TAKES MORE THAN A WEE BIT OF SNOW-------------
What do you do when faced with a white wipeout? Well, your correspondent took the chance of being a guest at one of Ayr's legendary pre-match lunc... // more

NEW 07/01/2010 - Training Thursday 7th January.
There will be no training Thursday 7th January due to extreme weather conditions. There will be an extra training session at Kyle Academy on Saturda... // more

NEW 05/01/2010 - (FR)EASING INTO 2010
Welcome 2010, welcome snow, frost and rock hard pitches. At the time of writing, it will be nothing short of miraculous if any rugby (or any other ... // more

NEW 28/12/2009 - MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS
It is that time of year to reflect and whether now or in years to come, 2009 will be recalled as the most memorable in the long history of Ayr Rugby... // more

NEW 21/12/2009 - CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on the following players from Ayr Rugby Club that have been selscted in the Glasgow under 16 and 17 squads. All players selected w... // more

NEW 21/12/2009 - MELROSE DRAW A SMILE FROM MILLBRAE
The weather claimed all but one of the Scottish Hydro Premier 1 matches on Saturday including Ayr's clash with Hawks at Old Anniesland but the game w... // more

NEW 14/12/2009 - AYR AXE ACCIES
Ayr 53 Edinburgh Accies 20 The Glenfiddich is safe. The bottle of malt wagered between Ayr president Billy McHarg and Accies coach Ian Barnes ... // more

NEW 07/12/2009 - A SCRAPED FOUR POINTER
Boroughmuir 6 Ayr 13 It was always going to be a hard ask for Ayr to get up a performance similar to the one against Rotherham Titans the previous... // more

NEW 30/11/2009 - AYR TAME TITANS
Ayr 28 Rotherham Titans 13 (highlights on www.scottishrugby tv.com) It was one of the great nights at Millbrae. In front of a packed 1,500 c... // more

NEW 27/11/2009 - BRITISH AND IRISH CUP .
KO IS AT 8pm tonight for the game against Rotherham Titans.
Fixed price admission fee of £10 with no concessions for members. Pensioners and stud... // more

NEW 23/11/2009 - AYR CHECKED BY KNIGHTS
Doncaster Knights 32 Ayr 7 The question on everyones mind was how would Ayr cope against a fully professional side in their opening match against ... // more

NEW 18/11/2009 - Information on British and Irish Cup.
How it works The British & Irish Cup 2009-10 is a new 24 team competition played between the following: •12 English Championship clubs (Bedford,... // more

NEW 18/11/2009 - WORKMANLIKE WIN BEFORE HEADING SOUTH
Ayr 26 Watsonians 5 The biggest worry all week for Ayr coach Kenny Murray was how to keep the momentum going between the crucial Scottish H... // more

NEW 11/11/2009 - Doncaster 22nd November.
Information for anyone travelling. With the British & Irish Cup game taking place at Castle Park on Sunday 22nd November Doncaster Knights have int... // more

NEW 09/11/2009 - CURRIE LEFT COLD AT MILLBRAE
Ayr 21 Currie 7 (Highlights on www.scottishrugbytv.com) The celebratory fireworks rose into the late afternoon sky, the players hugged each o... // more

NEW 03/11/2009 - Help for a student.
Dear Player/ Volunteer I am a 4th year Geography student at the University of Glasgow. I am currently undertaking research as part of my final year ... // more

NEW 03/11/2009 - NINE OUT OF TEN BUT WEST COME CLOSE
West of Scotland 26 Ayr 34 As has happened so often in Scottish Hydro Premier 1 this season, the opposition raised their game to take on the champ... // more

NEW 02/11/2009 - FIREWORKS FRIDAY 6th NOVEMBER
This years fireworks display at Ayr Rugby Club is on FRIDAY 6th November. Volunteers and helpers are always required. Please see Colin or Stewart Ker... // more

NEW 25/10/2009 - SEVEN TRIES SINK SOUTERS
Ayr 47 Selkirk 17 When these two sides met at the same stage last season, they were both harbouring hopes of great things in Scottish Hydro Premi... // more

NEW 18/10/2009 - BURKE DOUBLE DUMPS STEW MEL
Stewarts Melville 13 Ayr 31 In the history of Edinburgh, there are many characters considered by the great and the good to be of an unsavoury ... // more

NEW 12/10/2009 - AYR PRUNE 'ROSE
Ayr 34 Melrose 15 This was the game which Ayr needed to confirm that they are on track to defend their Scottish Hydro Premier 1 title because ... // more

NEW 06/10/2009 - October Holiday Rugby Camp
These October holidays Ayr Rugby Club 1st XV will be holding a holiday camp for boys and girls aged 5-16 yrs at Ayr Rugby Club. Each day will cons... // more

NEW 05/10/2009 - LAST MINUTE WOE FOR AYR
Dundee HSFP 24 Ayr 22 Two years ago at Millbrae, Ayr were losing 22-23 against Dundee HSFP with a conversion to win the match with the last kick o... // more

NEW 28/09/2009 - FOUR TRY AYR SHOOT DOWN HAWKS
Ayr 32 Hawks 25 In recent seasons matches between Ayr and Hawks have been predictable only in that the result will be close and if Darren Browne w... // more

NEW 24/09/2009 - Referee Course Change of Date
The Level 1 Referee course that was to be held at Ayr Rugby Club on Wednesday 30th September has been rearranged to Mon 26th October at 6pm. C... // more

NEW 21/09/2009 - AYR INCREASE CAPITAL GAINS TO FOUR
Edinburgh Accies 18 Ayr 25 It would have surprised no one at the end of the clash between Edinburgh Accies and Ayr had the ghost of Steve McQueen ... // more

NEW 16/09/2009 - Referee Course
There will be a Level 1 Referee course held at Ayr Rugby Club on Wednesday 30th September at 6pm. Could all those interested please contact Martyn... // more

NEW 14/09/2009 - DREAM START CONTINUES
Ayr 31 Boroughmuir 13 (h/t 14-6) Even in these harsh time, those financial institutions not already discredited or owned by you and me offer an '... // more

NEW 10/09/2009 - Puma merchandise
New Puma Replica Shirts and Training Wear are available now from the Club Shop. Currently in stock now are Adults Replica Hooped Shirts and Replica Bl... // more

NEW 07/09/2009 - AYR INFLICT MYRESIDE MUGGING
Watsonians 16 Ayr 22 Two of the sides predicted pre-season to challenge Ayr for the Scottish Hydro Premier 1 title dealt with, two bonus points i... // more

NEW 31/08/2009 - NAILS HAMMERED AT MILLBRAE
Ayr 37 Heriots 21 (highlights on www. scottishrugbytv.com) When the two best club sides in Scotland face each other, when the sun shines, when ... // more

NEW 26/08/2009 - News Article.
For those that are interested please read the article below.(copy and paste the link into your browser) http://sport.stv.tv/rugby/118073-scottish-hyd... // more

NEW 24/08/2009 - Act 1, Scene 1
In English footie they used to call it the Charity Shield, now re-named Community, when the league champions play the cup holders. Whether the SRU ... // more

NEW 18/08/2009 - COACH COOL ON WARM UPS
I remember a wise old coach saying to me 'If your warm-ups go well, your season will start off rubbish'. He didn't actually say rubbish but you get th... // more

NEW 12/08/2009 - WARRIORS AT MILLBRAE
As one of the final pre season warm ups, Glasgow warriors will be at Millbrae on Tuesday 18th August. The game will KO at 7pm and supporters will be e... // more

NEW 10/08/2009 - An evening with Kenny Logan
An evening with Kenny Logan Kenny Logan Just For Kicks: The Autobiography Ayr Rugby Club, Millbrae, Alloway KA7 4PJ Monday, 7 September 2009, ... // more

NEW 09/08/2009 - PINK AND BLACK IS BACK
There may be another way of kicking off the pre-season but until someone comes up with something better, the tournament organised by Hawks at Old Anni... // more

NEW 03/08/2009 - PRAISE FROM THE TOP
Its nice to know that occasionally you get it right. Regular readers of this column will be aware that for a long time now your correspondent has b... // more

NEW 22/07/2009 - CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Glen Tippet and wife Frances on the arrival of another baby boy. Nathan James Tippet topped the scales at 7lb 2oz arriving at 8:25 ... // more

NEW 20/07/2009 - COMING TO A RUGBY GROUND NEAR YOU...........
It looks like being a capital start for Premier 1 champions Ayr in the first month of the Scottish Hydro Electric League which kicks off on August 29t... // more

NEW 13/07/2009 - Summer Holiday Camp
There will be a Summer Holiday Rugby Camp held at Ayr Rugby Club these summer holidays. The days will consist of non-contact touch and tag rugby and ... // more

NEW 06/07/2009 - Club Photograph.
The ordered Club Photographs have now been delivered to Millbrae and are ready for collection from the bar. Please remember that additional copies a... // more

NEW 06/07/2009 - IS IT THAT TIME ALREADY?
Did I miss something? A few weeks on the other side of the world and I come back to find Ayr United joining Ayr Rugby Club in the promotion spotli... // more

NEW 18/06/2009 - Club Photograph update
All orders placed have been dispatched, and ordered photographs will be available for pickup from the club in 7-10 days. ( watch this space for notifi... // more

NEW 02/06/2009 - Club Photograph 2008/2009 season
The Club photograph, involving all ages at the club, is now available for viewing at Millbrae. Orders can be placed by completing the order forms/enve... // more

NEW 11/05/2009 - AYR TO FACE THE BEST
It was the French philosopher Horloge, or maybe it was Ernie Wise, who said 'Timing is everything'. Well, Ayr Rugby Club's timing could not have be... // more

NEW 03/05/2009 - DO YA WANNA SEE?
Pictures and illustrations of playing, training and leisure kit are now available on the website. Follow the link on the left for "Shop online" to s... // more

NEW 01/05/2009 - AYR SIGN PUMA KIT CONTRACT
Ayr RFC are proud to announce that as from 1 May 2009 all age group and senior rugby teams at Millbrae will be supplied with Puma manufactured playing... // more

NEW 28/04/2009 - CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Belmont U18 squad who won the National plate competition at Mellany Park on Monday night. Ayr Rugby Club has many boys who atte... // more

NEW 27/04/2009 - AYR PLAYER AWARDS
Forget the BAFTAs, the big awards celebration was at Millbrae when at the annual players dinner, the club recognised the achievements of those who had... // more

NEW 21/04/2009 - Ayrshire Schools Finals
This Friday night will see the Annual Ayrshire Schools Finals being played at Ayr Rugby Club. The evening kicks off at 6.15pm with Belmont Academ... // more

NEW 20/04/2009 - LAST GASP EFFORT NOT ENOUGH
Melrose 26 Ayr 20 And so it came to an end. Ayr's hopes of doing a double disappeared at the Greenyards, certainly not with a whimper but a ban... // more

NEW 13/04/2009 - AYR AIM TO MAKE 'ROSE WILT
There have been better weeks this season for Scottish champions Ayr than the one just past. On Wednesday they travelled through to Myreside to fulf... // more

NEW 06/04/2009 - Easter Holiday Camp
There will be a Easter Holiday Camp at Ayr Ruby Club in the second week of the Easter Holidays. Details are as follows: Venue - Ayr Rugby Club T... // more

NEW 06/04/2009 - ANOTHER TITLE FOR MILLBRAE
Yet again this week, it is about the champions. No, not about the Premier 1 title winners but the Millbrae XV who, with a 57-5 win at Braidholm on ... // more

NEW 30/03/2009 - FORTRESS MILLBRAE REMAINS UNBREACHED
Ayr 21 Hawks 19 Only pride was at stake at Millbrae but it can be one awesome motivator which provided a rip snorter of a game. As well as defe... // more

NEW 24/03/2009 - AYR RFC Premier 1 Title Winning Club Celebration
AYR RFC Premier 1 Title Winning Club Celebration All players, past players,coaches, former coaches,members, supporters and sponsors are welcome to... // more

NEW 23/03/2009 - AYR MAKE IT TRIPLE HELPING OF CURRIE
Currie 19 Ayr 22 With an unbeaten record since November 22nd to defend and a cup quarter final place at stake, Ayr pulled off a dramatic victory a... // more

NEW 23/03/2009 - Llanishen 2010 tour.......
Deposits are now being taken for the biennial trip to Wales. LLanishen RFC will again host a visiting party from Ayr to coincide with the 6 nations Wa... // more

NEW 16/03/2009 - DOUBLE HELPING OF CURRIE
The last champagne cork has been popped, the last celebratory dram drunk, the hangovers dealt with (painfully!) and all the congratulatory texts and e... // more

NEW 11/03/2009 - Club International.
The 4th meeting beteween The Scottish and Irish Club International teams takes place on Friday 13th March at Myreside in Edinburgh, KO: 7.30pm, Admi... // more

NEW 09/03/2009 - Kelly's Heros
Ayr 20 Edinburgh Accies 10 CHAMPIONS! Roll that word around, taste it on the tongue,savour it on the palette and you might, just might get a fl... // more

NEW 05/03/2009 - Cup Draw
Ayr will play Currie "away" at Malleny Park in the next round of the SHE cup. The tie will take place on Saturday 4th April... // more

NEW 02/03/2009 - HISTORY AWAITS
Hawick 19 Ayr 45 What to say to a side who have scored over one hundred points in two successive cup ties and now face the biggest game in the cl... // more

NEW 23/02/2009 - A GAME AT LAST!
Livingston 0 Ayr 58 The weather relented, Livingston decided they wanted a game and at long last Ayr got their Scottish Hydro Electric fourth rou... // more

NEW 17/02/2009 - FIXTURE FRUSTRATION
Havoc doesn't get close to describing the state of play which exists around parts of the Scottish Hydro Electric Cup at the moment. With the weathe... // more

NEW 12/02/2009 - U15 Cup Semi Final
On Sunday 22nd February at Millbrae, our U15 squad play Glasgow Hawks in the Semi final of the National Cup. KO is at 1pm and your support is required... // more

NEW 09/02/2009 - MILLBRAE XV TAKE CENTER STAGE
It was a pretty subdued Millbrae on Thursday night of last week. The club were shocked to learn of the sudden death of Damien Kelly's father in Austr... // more

NEW 06/02/2009 - Game POSTPONED
The game at Malleny Park against Currie on 7th February has been postponed, due to the weather conditions and a frozen pitch. Enjoy the 6 nations.... // more

NEW 04/02/2009 - The Welsh are coming.
Well its that time again. The "Shuffler" has migrated south to pick up his posse, turning left in the County of many No 10's and over the Severn brid... // more

NEW 02/02/2009 - ONE MORE WIN TO CLINCH THE TITLE
Boroughmuir 13 Ayr 13 A draw is unusual in Scottish Hydro Electric Premier Division 1. Two draws on the same day is a rarity since the current sea... // more

NEW 26/01/2009 - SELKIRK GRACE MILLBRAE TO NO AVAIL
Ayr 18 Selkirk 5 In his programme notes prior to the match, Ayr president Billy McHarg summed up Saturday's match against Selkirk perfectly - 'They... // more

NEW 19/01/2009 - Potter in print.......
Alistair Reid has wrote a feature article on our Millbrae XV in the Sunday Herald this week. Please copy and paste the link below into your browser. ... // more

NEW 19/01/2009 - SIX TO GO!
West of Scotland 3 Ayr 15 (highlights on www.scottishrugbytv.com) One down six to go. After a lay off a month, the match against West at Burnbr... // more

NEW 12/01/2009 - THE COUNTDOWN STARTS
The weather which descended on the outskirts of Edinburgh on Friday night causing the postponement of Ayr's fourth round tie against Livingston in the... // more

NEW 06/01/2009 - CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to 4 ayr boys who have been chosen to represent Glasgow District at U16 level. This is the culmination of a 2 year selection process ... // more

NEW 05/01/2009 - INTO THE LAST LAP
Over the past few weeks, the comment has been made at many a ground and by many a rugby follower to your correspondent that Ayr have the Scottish Hydr... // more

NEW 28/12/2008 - A YEAR IS A LONG TIME.................
Looking back on the last column of 2007, exactly a year ago, makes interesting reading. Then, Ayr were in third place in Premier 1, hoping for a to... // more

NEW 22/12/2008 - RUTHLESS AYR SLAM STIRLING
Ayr 63 Stirling County 7 Drama, controversy and style. Strictly Come Dancing? Nope, Just another weekend at the sharp end of Premier 1 but ... // more

NEW 16/12/2008 - Website Down
Some may have noticed the website was down earlier this week. For those interested there was a DNS issue, server side, over which I have no control. ... // more

NEW 16/12/2008 - ONE MASSIVE STEP CLOSER
Ayr 24 Heriots 8 This was special Relish that scoreline because it might, just might, be the most significant in the long history of Ayr Rugby C... // more

NEW 08/12/2008 - A COUPLE OF CAPITAL COCK UPS SUITS AYR
Last Saturday was a day of controversy, confusion and drama and that was without a ball being kicked-at Myreside anyway. Ayr headed off to the capi... // more

NEW 01/12/2008 - COOL AYR TAKE HEAT OUT OF HAWICK
Ayr 29 Hawick 0 (highlights on www.scottishrugbytv.com) This was sad. To see a side from a proud club whose history will be forever intertwi... // more

NEW 26/11/2008 - Cup News
Ayr have been drawn away to Livingston on 10th January in the Scottish Hydro Electric Cup 4th round... // more

NEW 26/11/2008 - Christmas.
The Ayr Rugby Club Christmas cards are on Sale now, from Ross MacKie, on Match days . Possibly available from a couple of high st outlets and the bar,... // more

NEW 25/11/2008 - Congratulations Skippy
Today at 12:10pm Beth gave birth to Isabelle. Isabelle weighed in at 9lb 11oz and both are fit and well. Ayr Rugby Club and everybody associated with... // more

NEW 24/11/2008 - BORDER JINX STRIKES AGAIN
Melrose 26 Ayr 21 Maybe it is something to do with the border air. For the third time this season, league leaders Ayr travelled south of Sou... // more

NEW 17/11/2008 - THE COACHE'S THOUGHTS
The first half of the Scottish Hydro Electric Premier 1 came to an end on Sunday with the two outstanding matches being played leaving Heriots, who be... // more

NEW 10/11/2008 - INJURY JINX STRIKES AGAIN AS AYR STRETCH LEAD AT TOP
Glasgow Hawks 0 Ayr 14 The achievement of reaching the half way stage in their Premier 1 league campaign fourteen points clear at the top was m... // more

NEW 04/11/2008 - S2 Report 02/11/08
On a crisp afternoon, Ayr started slowly, with the opening exchanges leaving honours even. Gavin Lowe scored Ayr's first two tries. With the forward... // more

NEW 03/11/2008 - WINGER'S HAT TRICK MARINATES CURRIE
Ayr 41 Currie 5 On Wednesday night, it is Bonfire Night at Millbrae. If it produces more fireworks than Scottish Hydro Electric Premier 1 leaders A... // more

NEW 27/10/2008 - AYR SECOND HALF BLITZ BLOWS ACCIES AWAY
Edinburgh Accies 0 Ayr 28 Nine points clear at the top of Premier 1 after nine games. That is where Ayr's eighth win takes them after a scor... // more

NEW 24/10/2008 - 2nd XV fixture cancelled
Ayrs 2nd XV fixture V Edinburgh Accies has been postponed due to water logging. All 1st XV squad members are to travel with 1st XV team. The 1st XV m... // more

NEW 20/10/2008 - CENTURION CLIMO LEADS AYR TO CLASSIC WIN
Ayr 34 Boroughmuir 10 (highlights on www.scottishrugbytv.com) The last time Boroughmuir were at Ayr, their win resulted in them being presented wi... // more

NEW 13/10/2008 - 2nd XV report.
Ayr 2nd XV made the long trip to Aberdeen on Saturday, well armed with DVDs and humour. The usual suspects were late for the bus, and Gibbo who had hi... // more

NEW 13/10/2008 - AYR STUMBLE TO SLICK SOUTERS
Selkirk 16 Ayr 15 As the shoot out at Selkirk was drawing to a close, a Philiphaugh worthy was heard to remark "There is only one team out the... // more

NEW 08/10/2008 - AYR WIN SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC CLUB OF THE MONTH
Ayr, current unbeaten leaders of Premiership Division 1, have been named as the Scottish Hydro Electric Club of the Month for September. As the fir... // more

NEW 06/10/2008 - AYR CELEBRATE CLUB OF THE MONTH AWARD WITH WIN OVER WEST
Ayr 27 West of Scotland 0 Six down -sixteen to go. Quite a weekend, with Ayr being voted Scottish Hydro Electric Club of the Month and avo... // more

NEW 05/10/2008 - Award
Ary Rugby Club has been awarded the Scottish Hydro Electric "Club of the Month" The award is in recognition of efforts made both on and off the pitch... // more

NEW 05/10/2008 - S1 report...............
S1's were at GHA on the 25th September and they won 20 - 0. Try scorers Zach Bunten, Alex McKee, Findlay Stephen, Jack Preston and Jamie Morrison w... // more

NEW 30/09/2008 - Warriors training CANCELLED
The training game at Millbrae with the Glasgow Warriors playing Ayr has been cancelled. Training for Ayr players will be on as normal starting at 7pm... // more

NEW 29/09/2008 - AYR MAKE IT HIGH FIVE IN A ROW
Stirling County 16 Ayr 22 The bandwagon rolls on. With five wins out of five, three away from home, Ayr now sit four points clear at the top of ... // more

NEW 23/09/2008 - Ayr Youth Rugby back in full swing……………..
With pre season training now a memory and weekly sessions full on, Millbrae is certainly a hectic place to be. Under 13s, 14s, 15s, 16s train on Wedne... // more

NEW 22/09/2008 - AYR NAIL HERIOTS AT GOLDENACRE
Heriots 25 Ayr 29 Four matches into their Premier Division 1 campaign and its doubles all round at the moment for league Leaders Ayr. They stared ... // more

NEW 17/09/2008 - GLASGOW WARRIORS TO TRAIN AT MILLBRAE
The Glasgow Warriors squad that are to play Munster will be training at Millbrae on 30th Sept @ 1900hrs. This will be a session conducted by Glasgow ... // more

NEW 17/09/2008 - Gladiators......................
It was as if time itself was stopped waiting for the 12:30 lunch, so work could be put behind and onward to a weekend of gigantic battles between m... // more

NEW 15/09/2008 - Magnificent
Ayr 47 Watsonians 14 (Highlights on www.scottishrugbytv.com) All the discussion prior to the game at Millbrae on Saturday was around the inclusi... // more

NEW 09/09/2008 - Check this out
Check this out..... http://www.pbase.com:80/bencooldude/ayrrugby Thanks Ben... // more

NEW 09/09/2008 - Level 1 Referee Course
There will be a Level 1 Referee course held at Doonside on Wednesday 24th September starting at 6.15pm. This qualification will allow the candidate to... // more

NEW 08/09/2008 - AYR RAID ON MANSFIELD BLASTS HAWICK
The border skirmish at Mansfield Park, Hawick on Saturday produced a memorable result. Never before have Ayr taken on Melrose and Hawick back to ba... // more

NEW 07/09/2008 - Other scores .
Ayr 2nd XV beat a newly promoted Kirkcaldy side 3-33 at Beveridge park. A hatrick of tries from Julian Rae and a double from Gibson Siwo secured the p... // more

NEW 02/09/2008 - Ayr 2nd XV start with a win
Ayr 2nd XV kicked off their season with a fine win over a strong Dundee side. Two tries from Gavin White and a single from Gibson Siwo sealed the poin... // more

NEW 01/09/2008 - AYR LEAVE 'ROSE WILTING
Ayr 23 Melrose 0 (h/t 18-0) On Saturday morning, if you had offered Ayr a 23-0 win over Melrose in their opening match of the Scottish Hydro Electr... // more

NEW 29/08/2008 - AYR'S WOUNDED RETURN FOR OPENER
The tension mounts as Ayr prepare to go into their opener in Scottish Hydro Electric Premier 1. Melrose are the visitors, on a high after winning t... // more

NEW 28/08/2008 - Rugby At Millbrae this Sunday
This Sunday will see a busy day at Millbrae with 3 games being hosted by Ayr RFC. The day kicks off with the under 17s hosting a touring side... // more

NEW 25/08/2008 - Millbrae defend trophy.
Millbrae successfully defended their Hamilton 10's trophy on Saturday. Gordon Tulloch was the tournaments top try scorer again. Tom , you will need ... // more

NEW 25/08/2008 - LAST LAUGH IN LIMERICK
"Where e'er we go they dread the name, Of Garryowen in Glory." So ends the anthem of one of rugby's historic clubs and although Ayr didn't approac... // more

NEW 22/08/2008 - AYR GARRYOWEN BOUND
Ayr fly off to Limerick today for their final warm-up fixture against Garryowen. For the first time, Ayr coach Kenny Murray has been able to s... // more

NEW 20/08/2008 - AYR RUN UP HALF CENTURY AT DUMBRECK
It was a good news bad news week for Ayr. The good news was that they finally got a decent warm up game under their belts against Cartha Queens Par... // more

NEW 19/08/2008 - Training
A return to the work camp.... 1st XV Training at Millbrae, 7pm sharp.A big thank you to all who attended the mini fun day. THANK YOU. Contact Ronni... // more

NEW 18/08/2008 - Joint Foundation Course
There will be a joint foundation course held at Ayr Rugby Club on Sep 3rd and 10th for all those interested. The intergrated foundation coaching and r... // more

NEW 15/08/2008 - CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Ayr boys who have been selected to represent the South West at their age level , in the Pathway programme Under 16 Warriors Jack ... // more

NEW 14/08/2008 - AYR HEAD FOR DUMBRECK WARM-UP
After the run out at Kilmarnock last week Ayr head for Dumbreck to take on Cartha Queens Park on Saturday as they continue their build up to the openi... // more

NEW 13/08/2008 - Training
1st, 2nd and U18 training will be held at Millbrae, Thursday 14th. Be there for a 7pm start.... // more

NEW 11/08/2008 - AYR WARM UP AT KILLIE
It wouldn't have happened in days gone by when they would have met full on during the season but with a raft of leagues now separating Ayr and Kilmarn... // more

NEW 09/08/2008 - Kilmarnock tournament.
An Ayr select team are taking part in the Kilmarnock tournament today(Saturday). All players are to meet at 12 noon at Kilmarnock with a 1pm K.O. ... // more

NEW 05/08/2008 - NO AYR MILES ON THE ROAD TO DUNDEE
The best laid plans gang aft pear shaped and that would unfortunately now apply to Ayr's pre-season warm up preparations. It was supposed to start ... // more

NEW 03/08/2008 - TRAINING....
This weeks training is again at our country training ground - SAC Auchencruive. Tue & Thu 1900hrs START and Sat 1000hrs. The remainder of the kit s... // more

NEW 31/07/2008 - New Pictures............
New pictures of the touch tournament at Whitecraigs and updated pictures of training are now available. Go to the "Gallery" and have a look......... // more

NEW 28/07/2008 - NEW RECRUITS ON THEIR WAY
The two new additions to the Ayr squad from the southern hemisphere should be joining up at Millbrae in the next week or so and one in particular will... // more

NEW 28/07/2008 - TRAINING....
Training this week is still at Auchencruive 1900hrs Tue & Thu and 1000hrs Sat prompt. All welcome. Gum shields ARE required. Money for playing k... // more

NEW 21/07/2008 - LOGAN'S RUN COMES TO AN END
About eighteen months ago, I wrote a piece about Ayr center Nick Lavelle prior to his leaving Scotland to return to Australia. I went to some length t... // more

NEW 20/07/2008 - TRAINING....
Training this week is again at our country retreat of Auchencruive, this could be our last week here as Fortress Millbrae is looking grand. Come and t... // more

NEW 15/07/2008 - NEW FACE AT No10
Question: What is the connection between New Labour and Ayr Rugby Club Answer: They are both very concerned about No10 Ayr's worries, although p... // more

NEW 13/07/2008 - TRAINING....
This weeks training is again at our country retreat of Auchencruive, Tue & Thu @ 1900hrs sharp and Sat @ 1000hrs. Can all please bring gumshields a... // more

NEW 08/07/2008 - NO EASY GAMES
Normally at this point before the season starts, the upcoming fixtures are available and plans laid, arrangements made and some thought given to how... // more

NEW 06/07/2008 - Training
ALL of this weeks training sessions are , that is Tue 1900hrs, Thu 1900hrs & Sat 1000hrs being held at our country training ground of Auchencruive. ... // more

NEW 29/06/2008 - Training
ALL of this weeks training sessions are , that is Tue 1900hrs, Thu 1900hrs & Sat 1000hrs being held at our country training ground of Auchencruive. ... // more

NEW 25/06/2008 - TRAINING
Thursday nights training will again be down at Doonside starting @ 1900hrs. Bring your wetproofs its going to be stormy. Saturdays training will be... // more

NEW 24/06/2008 - HERE WE GO AGAIN
G'Day. Well, how else would you expect me to start the first column since a sojourn in the land of the long white cloud - or as my friend Alasdair Re... // more

NEW 23/06/2008 - SUMMER HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Summer Holday programme information Venue: Ayr Rugby Club Dates: 4th,5th,6th,7th August Time: 10am – 1pm Cost: £5 per day Could al... // more

NEW 23/06/2008 - TRAINING
Training is on yet again this Tuesday at 1900hrs open to all at Millbrae then down to Doonside. Bring boots and trainers - this will enable you to ... // more

NEW 18/06/2008 - Training AGAIN.....
Training 1900hrs on Thursday night meeting at Millbrae. Training is open to all 1st, 2nds, Millbrae, U18 and new players. Saturdays training wil... // more

NEW 16/06/2008 - Pat Ponders!!
Well it breaks my heart.... Scotland the only home nation to win at the weekend...........WELL DONE..... Training starting back on Tuesday night........ // more

NEW 12/06/2008 - Training starts Tuesday 17th June , 7PM
Senior Squads training starts this Tue (17th June) at Millbrae. This is for all players, 1st's, 2nd's, hasbeens's and wannabe's. Training starts a... // more

NEW 09/06/2008 - Pat Ponders!!
Oh well , another weekend of "sport". One of the "best " drivers in the world doesn't know that RED means stop and Germany won at football. I'm al... // more

NEW 03/06/2008 - STAG NIGHT /DAY.
Some are really glutens for punishment , and those who think they can last the pace are invited to "Bogeys" Stag event. Saturday 7th June at the Cl... // more

NEW 03/06/2008 - Sports Safari and Treasure hunt.
On Sunday 8th June at 2pm, there will be a Sports Safari and Treasure hunt at Cambusdoon and around the Alloway sports trail. Tickets are priced at £... // more

NEW 02/06/2008 - Pat Ponders!!
In an effort to make Pats (Senior) days go slightly faster, I'll post a few questions each week for him to expand his mind over. This weeks instalme... // more

NEW 19/05/2008 - Final moment for season 2007-2008
Ok all, how hard is the “no rugby” weekend…won’t be long now and it’ll all be starting again. New season, new coach and all the hopes again. Weekends ... // more

NEW 14/05/2008 - TEAMTALK 7
TEAMtalk 7 is now live and accessible via Scottish Rugby's home page (http://www.bepartofit.org/teamtalk/). This edition features club news from aroun... // more

NEW 06/05/2008 - AYR APPOINT KENNY MURRAY AS COACH
Ayr have announced the appointment of former coach of the year Kenny Murray to take over as head coach at Millbrae. Murray guided Cartha Queens Par... // more

NEW 28/04/2008 - Under 18s
On Friday 2nd May, with a 6 O'clock Kick off, Ayr U18s are playing the Irish Touring team Dromore. A large support for this game would be appreciat... // more

NEW 24/04/2008 - MALLENY JINX STRIKES AGAIN
Currie 25 Ayr 12 It all seems a long time ago. It WAS a long time ago! This one should have happened away back on January 12th when it woul... // more

NEW 21/04/2008 - News
The Club has available a new Sweater. Priced at £40 each they are 100% lambswool, black, with the Club crest. Interested? Please see Gus or Colin behi... // more

NEW 14/04/2008 - AYR HIT BY DOUBLE WHAMMY
At the end of a week packed with controversy, Ayr were hit with a double whammy. After prolonged negotiations which at one time looked as though th... // more

NEW 11/04/2008 - Ayr Festival.
This weekend sees the return of our International Festival of Rugby at Millbrae. The fun starts on Saturday and Sunday at 10am so please come along a... // more

NEW 11/04/2008 - Craig resigns.
With much sadness, I have just been informed that Craig Redpath has resigned his position as 1st team coach with immediate effect. Details will fol... // more

NEW 11/04/2008 - A moment with Mike
Apologies for the delay in the moment, one of those weeks, fixing Drew Huttons lawnmower, then he doesn't come to pick it up. Honest blame big Drew. ... // more

NEW 08/04/2008 - AYR MARCH INTO CUP QUARTER FINALS
Ayr 24 Currie 21 (h/t 16-14) (Highlights on www.scottishrugbytv.com) Modesty forbids me (Why? it never has before-Ed) from pointing the reader t... // more

NEW 07/04/2008 - RBS Ayrshire development Schools League Cup Finals
Last Wednesday Millbrae was the venue for the finals of the Royal Bank of Scotland Ayrshire Development Schools League Cup Finals. Four years ago... // more

NEW 31/03/2008 - News.
Ayrshire Development League Schools Finals This Wednesday evening the finals of the Royal Bank Of Scotland Ayrshire Schools League will take place... // more

NEW 31/03/2008 - AYR RUE MAYFIELD MISSES
Dundee HSFP 17 Ayr 17 It finished almost the way it started. Away back in their first match in Scottish Hydro Electric Premier 1 last S... // more

NEW 27/03/2008 - A moment with Mike
It’s here finally. Another bout of insomnia works wonders for getting things done. This weeks victim has been unlucky with illness but showed on Sat... // more

NEW 25/03/2008 - Mascots Moment
The return of a home game can only mean one thing…the return of mascot’s moment. Before we start I’ve a few things I’d like to mention.. A moment with... // more

NEW 24/03/2008 - FIRST TIME DOUBLE OVER HAWKS
Ayr 14 Hawks 5 First things first-Ayr finally got their Scottish Hydro Electric fifth round tie out of the way last Tuesday and a workmanlike disp... // more

NEW 20/03/2008 - Last home league game
This Saturday sees our last home league fixture. Remember, if you are looking for a non chocolate Easter present, the club shop will be open directly ... // more

NEW 19/03/2008 - Cartha QP 15 Ayr 36 (h/t 3-19)
Ayr progressed to the sixth round of the SHE Cup after a comfortable 36-15 win at Dumbreck in their much postponed fifth round tie. Two tries from ... // more

NEW 18/03/2008 - AT LAST!
Finally the long running saga of the Scottish Hydro Electric fifth round cup tie is almost over. The match will be played at Dumbreck tonight wit... // more

NEW 15/03/2008 - ERIK THE VIKING.
Be aware , be very aware. Erik the Viking is at Millbrae this weekend. Dutch team De Duuvels from Zevenaar are being hosted at Ayr, playing Millbra... // more

NEW 11/03/2008 - AYR FIFTH ROUND TIE AT DUMBRECK ON FOR SATURDAY
Despite frantic efforts over Friday morning to get the pitch at Dumbreck playable for Friday night, the Scottish Hydro Electric Cup fifth round tie be... // more

NEW 07/03/2008 - GAME POSTPONED
Tonights game V Carth QP has been cancelled.We await the rescheduled fixture. ... // more

NEW 04/03/2008 - A moment with Mike
This weeks victim is another local boy who can be seen at the weights every lunch time. Julian Rae.(Jules) MARRIED/CHILDREN? ... // more

NEW 04/03/2008 - AYR CUP TIE AGAINST CARTHA NOW ON FRIDAY
Of the sixteen ties in the Scottish Hydro Electric Cup fifth round on Saturday, fifteen went ahead, the one to bite the dust, or mud to be more accura... // more

NEW 02/03/2008 - A level one referee course
A level one referee course has been arranged for Wednesday the 19th March at Doonside (Wellington rugby piches). The course will run from 6pm til ... // more

NEW 25/02/2008 - A moment with Mike
Yes its back.( requested by ”Uncle”) Something to fill the time on a Sunday afternoon. As you may recall this is my attempt at putting some humour b... // more

NEW 25/02/2008 - Girls hit Crieff........HARD.
Ayr Girls make National Youth Cup Semi Finals A hard fought gritty performance against Crieff High School saw Ayr Under 18 Girls win through to the N... // more

NEW 25/02/2008 - CARTHA STAND BETWEEN AYR AND ROUND 6
The fifth round of the Scottish Hydro Electric Cup sees Ayr make the short trip up the road to Dumbreck to take on Premier Division 2 outfit Cartha Qu... // more

NEW 23/02/2008 - Under 16s
The Under 16 squad take on Boroughmuir in Edinburgh on Sunday 24th February, in the National play-offs. We will be running a bus so all support wil... // more

NEW 19/02/2008 - KUKRI STOCK
The online store now contains an upto date stock list. Stock is available on a first come first served basis.(when its done, its done) This will be... // more

NEW 18/02/2008 - LOCAL DERBY WIN SEES AYR INTO ROUND 5 OF CUP
It was a pretty bad day out at Marress for Ardrossan Accies last week in the Scottish Hydro Electric Premier Division 3 match because not only did the... // more

NEW 15/02/2008 - Tulips and Rugby Players
Dutch Rugby Team De Duuvels from Zevenaar will be guests of Ayr Rugby Club over the weekend 14,15,16 March and will be hoping to play a game against... // more

NEW 12/02/2008 - The Welsh aren't all bad.......
A big thank you to our host Llanishen RFC for the warm friendly welcome they gave us over the weekend and as per usual looked after us well.A final sq... // more

NEW 11/02/2008 - AYR DUO IN WELSH WIN
It was a pretty bleak weekend in Wales for Scotland with the national side outgunned at the Millennium Stadium and the U20 side and womens internati... // more

NEW 04/02/2008 - AYR DUO SELECTED FOR NATIONAL SQUAD
It was bad news and good news at Millbrae. The bad news was that their Scottish Hydro Electric Premier Division 1 match against Currie was postpo... // more

NEW 03/02/2008 - Ayr 2nd XV NEWS
Ayr 2nd XV have a training and developement match 1930 K.O Tue 5th Feb at Millbrae. This match is against Whitecraigs RFC. All players are to meet... // more

NEW 02/02/2008 - CURRIE GAME OFF
Saturday 10am..... The Currie game scheduled for today has been called off. Too much white stuff I think.... Mike... // more

NEW 28/01/2008 - INJURY HIT AYR GO DOWN AT GREENYARDS
Melrose 38 - Ayr 7 This was an accident waiting to happen. Ayr could only go on for so long shoring up their side after the loss of key play... // more

NEW 21/01/2008 - Mascots Moment
Quote of the week , a classic. " The touchie has only got one left hand" Brilliant. Yes Pat there's pictures this week..... Anyway to matters in h... // more

NEW 21/01/2008 - 'MUIR CLINCH TITLE IN MILLBRAE THRILLER
Ayr 19 Boroughmuir 28 Make no mistake, Boroughmuir are worthy champions of Premier Division 1. They clinched the title at Millbrae in a puls... // more

NEW 15/01/2008 - 2nd XV TRAINING AT WHITECRAIGS
Ayr 2nd XV training on 15th January is at Whitecraigs RFC. This is a match with a 1915 KO. Under18's welcome to come along and will get game time.Al... // more

NEW 14/01/2008 - LINES LOOKS FOR WINNING FAREWELL TO MILLBRAE
As a result of last Saturdays Scottish Hydro Electric Premier 1 card being wiped out by the weather, Millbrae will host a match this week which promis... // more

NEW 13/01/2008 - 2nd XV TRAINING AT WHITECRAIGS
Ayr 2nd XV training on 15th January is at Whitecraigs RFC. This is a match with a 1915 KO. Under18's welcome to come along and will get game time.Al... // more

NEW 12/01/2008 - CURRIE GAME OFF
Just had word. The Away game today V Currie (12/01/08)is OFF... // more

NEW 07/01/2008 - LAST GASP DRAW KEEPS AYR IN THIRD SPOT
Ayr 10 Edinburgh Accies 10 Going into 2008, the ambition at Millbrae is all about as high a finish as Ayr can achieve and that is th... // more

NEW 07/01/2008 - Mascots Moment
This week’s mascot, a young boy that I had the pleasure of coaching last year, and I am expecting big things from in the future. With the weather b... // more

NEW 03/01/2008 - JOLLY!
AYR v LLANISHEN 8/2/08 for the Les McCall memorial cup. BUS WILL DEPART MILLBRAE 7/2/08 (late evening) overnight journey to place of stay. FRI... // more

NEW 30/12/2007 - THE RUN-IN AWAITS
With the festive excesses sweated out of the system, Ayr go into the final six matches of the Scottish Hydro Electric Premier Division 1 campaign wit... // more

NEW 24/12/2007 - 2007-THE BEST EVER AT MILLBRAE
This time last season, the league was finished and Ayr were runners up in the Premier Division 1 Championship with only the cup to look forward to. ... // more

NEW 22/12/2007 - KUKRI ORDER
All kit orderd from Kukri is now ready for collection from the club . Collection times are Sunday 23/12/07 10-12:15 and 2:45-4. Any problems collecti... // more

NEW 17/12/2007 - AYR AND GHA QUICK ON THE DRAW-AGAIN
Ayr 6 GHA 6 There was very little festive cheer around Millbrae, indeed there was precious little to cheer at all on an autumnal day which produ... // more

NEW 16/12/2007 - Ceilidh Dance Under 16,17,18 and Girls
On Friday 21st December 2007, there is a Ceilidh at Millbrae. This is open to all Under 16,17,18 and Girls teams and their friends and partners. Live ... // more

NEW 16/12/2007 - Scotland V France Tickets.
There are a limited number of Scotland V France tickets available from the club. The game is at Murryfield on Sunday 3rd February 2008. Tickets are be... // more

NEW 15/12/2007 - Photos of 110TH Dinner available.
Pictures taken on the night of the 110TH Dinner are now available in the Gallery section. A big Thank you to George Mcmillan. ... // more

NEW 12/12/2007 - A moment with Mike
Pat McArthur is not coming forward with any gossip for you all. I think we will need to publish his real secret….What do you all think. A local boy th... // more

NEW 12/12/2007 - RAFFLE
This is your chance to have your name on our shirts. The U18 Girls are holding a raffle with the prize being your name, Company name, pets name ,logo ... // more

NEW 10/12/2007 - AYR FREEZE OUT HAWICK
Hawick 6 Ayr 19 With an icy wind blowing the snow into places which would be painful if they were not frozen, everyone knows that nothing war... // more

NEW 07/12/2007 - THIS WEEKEND
Just a gentle reminder to all. There is a Christmas Fayre being held at Millbrae this Saturday, from 1-4pm. Funds raised will go to Ayrshire Recovery ... // more

NEW 06/12/2007 - OVAL BALL PICTURES
Pictures of this years Oval Ball are now available.Check out the Gallery section. All original images are available for purchase from www.airimage.co.... // more

NEW 04/12/2007 - A moment with Mike
This weeks victim turned up at the start! of the season with the most horrendous hair, I’m glad he’s still capable of growing it. Richard McCallum ... // more

NEW 03/12/2007 - AYR WIN AT A COST
Ayr 24 Heriots 17 The plea in last weeks column to Ayr was heeded-and how.It was no nail biter of a finish this week as Ayr produced a first ever... // more

NEW 03/12/2007 - Mascots Moment
Here we are again, another win, another injury and some good humour. Well done boys. I wonder if Mr Persil has had a wash yet? Anyway, lets get on w... // more

NEW 30/11/2007 - URGENT UPDATE
KICK OFF SATURDAY 1st DECEMBER V HERIOTS IS 2:30PM, AND NOT 3PM AS ABOVE. I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH FTP SERVER AND CANNOT GET INTO CHANGE THE BANNER. ... // more

NEW 28/11/2007 - Christmas Fayre
On Saturday 8th December there is a Christmas Fayre at Millbrae. Come and get your "late" presents.There will be jewellery, candles, Christmas... // more

NEW 27/11/2007 - A moment with Mike
This weeks victim is one of our own.Somebody that seems to be in the news for the right reasons. Pat McArthur. I’ll save you two pictures of him in on... // more

NEW 26/11/2007 - MYRESIDE NAILBITER SEES AYR GO THIRD IN PREMIER 1
Watsonians 10 Ayr 13 Revenge, it is said, is a dish best served cold. Whoever made that one up however probably didn't have in mind conditio... // more

NEW 25/11/2007 - Monday Game
On Monday 26th November Ayr Under 20's take on Auchencruive Agricultural College at Millbrae. Kick off is at 7pm so please come and give your support... // more

NEW 23/11/2007 - Unexpected visitor.
The P6 squad had an unexpected visitor. Former Scotland Captain and British lion Rob Wainwright was at Rozelle to offer some valuable hints and tips ... // more

NEW 20/11/2007 - A moment with Mike
This weeks victim is another newcomer this season. A real worker for the team. Andrew Dunlop. MARRIED/CHILDREN? Girlfr... // more

NEW 19/11/2007 - AYR' S LAST MINUTE SCORE PIPS STIRLING
Ayr 20 Stirling County 17 One thing is for sure. Nobody walks away from a game these days at Millbrae until the final whistle. For the second... // more

NEW 18/11/2007 - Mascots Moment
This weeks mascot did a wonderful job in the poorest weather conditions of the season. I hope he saw himself on the STV coverage. Well done Liam. N... // more

NEW 13/11/2007 - A moment with Mike
This weeks victim is a good guy, with a bad head of hair. His fashion sense isn’t good either. Jeff Wilson. MARRIED/CHILDREN? ... // more

NEW 12/11/2007 - AYR FINALLY BEAT OLD ANNIESLAND JINX
Glasgow Hawks 10 Ayr 13 Chance, as the saying goes, would be a fine thing. It would be a fine thing too for Ayr if they took their chances si... // more

NEW 09/11/2007 - WEEKENDS FIXTURES
Saturday 10th November. 1st and 2nd XV Away V Hawks. Millbrae Home V Mclaren. KO 2pm. Under 18 Home V Dumfries. Sunday 11th November Under 17 Away... // more

NEW 08/11/2007 - A moment with Mike
Well I think I made it, I’m slightly happier than Mr Chalmers on Saturday. The last moment with a “Musketeer”, the one with the beard, Julien MARRI... // more

NEW 06/11/2007 - Ayr Youth Rugby on Fire
Girls too hot to handle ………….at Glasgow tournament organised by the Scottish Womens Rugby Union, playing their first competitive games of the season A... // more

NEW 05/11/2007 - Mascots Moment
We were treated to two mascots on Saturday, and what makes it even better is the fact that they are Marr exiles and have travelled to the light from t... // more

NEW 05/11/2007 - AYR RISE TO 'ROSE CHALLENGE
Ayr 11 Melrose 10 The request by Ayr for a 3pm kick off at Millbrae on Saturday was knocked back by Melrose on the grounds that Ayr could have an ... // more

NEW 01/11/2007 - WEEKEND FIXTURES.
WEEKEND FIXTURES. Saturday 3rd November 1st XV Home V Melrose KO 2pm 2nd XV Home V Aberdeen U18 Away V Cartha QP Sunday 4th November Min... // more

NEW 31/10/2007 - KICK OFF AT 2pm
Don't be late this Saturday. The Home game V Melrose kicks off at 2pm... // more

NEW 31/10/2007 - Bonfire Night
Friday 2nd November 2007 sees another Fireworks display at Millbrae. Bonfire at 7:30 and the fireworks at 8. Admission is £4 for adults and £3 for kid... // more

NEW 31/10/2007 - A moment with Mike
This weeks victim is another of the “Musketeers”. This I managed to do alone as my trustee secretary was lost to the world of study and “Parentism”. B... // more

NEW 29/10/2007 - MEGGETLAND MISERY FOR AYR
Boroughmuir 32 Ayr 15 For the first time in nine games, Ayr came away with nothing from a Scottish Hydro Electric Premier Division 1 match but ev... // more

NEW 23/10/2007 - Congratulations.....
Congratulations To Steve and Mandy. see wedding pics at www.bebo.com/ mandymcconechy ... // more

NEW 23/10/2007 - October Holiday sees plenty of activity
During the October holidays a youth holiday programme for P3 – S2 boys and girls was held at Ayr rugby club, under the guidance of Ayr Rugby Clubs Dev... // more

NEW 23/10/2007 - A moment with Mike
This week’s victim is one of the three. A newcomer to the squad and country. At least he has lasted longer than his team in the World Cup. (Sorry had ... // more

NEW 22/10/2007 - AYR TOO HOT FOR CURRIE!
Ayr 17 Currie 3 Those of a fragile disposition would be well advised to avoid Millbrae when Ayr and Currie confront one another. Their... // more

NEW 21/10/2007 - Mascots Moment
This weeks mascot was one of my first “students”, and what a joy to see him now representing our P7s. A great lad, but needs some help with his haircu... // more

NEW 17/10/2007 - A moment with Mike
This weeks victim had one of the wildest hair cuts in the squad, He has recently managed to tame the beast, lets see if he can conquer these questions... // more

NEW 15/10/2007 - CAPITAL WIN PULLS AYR INTO FOURTH SPOT
Edinburgh Accies 20 Ayr 21 It wasn't quite as close as the scoreline suggests at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh Accies coming back with the final play ... // more

NEW 11/10/2007 - A moment with Mike
This weeks victim is a new recruit this season and one of the youngest players out there. Grant Anderson. MARRIED/CHILDREN? ... // more

NEW 09/10/2007 - 110th Anniversary Dinner
On Friday 26th October 2007, there will be a club 110th anniversary dinner. The event will take place in the Millbrae clubhouse, with tickets priced a... // more

NEW 08/10/2007 - TWO POINTS ARE BETTER THAN NONE, JUST.
GHA 16 Ayr 16 For the sixth match in a row, Ayr came away with something for their effort in the Scottish Hydro Electric Premier 1 clash w... // more

NEW 03/10/2007 - Mascots Moment
This week’s mascot is an ever present in our P5 team. Calum Ryan. Age/DOB. 27/08/98 (that’ll make you 9) Playing position: On the pitch. Occupatio... // more

NEW 02/10/2007 - ONLINE SHOP
The club are now selling their own merchandise, from both the website and at all home games. If you would like to purchase any item of kit, follow t... // more

NEW 02/10/2007 - A moment with Mike
This weeks victim, lives,works and plays at rugby. Its his job. Regional SRU manager..... Glen Tippet. MARRIED/CHILDREN? ... // more

NEW 01/10/2007 - BURKE INJURY OVERSHADOWS AYR WIN
Ayr 18 Hawick 17 The celebrations which accompanied Ayr's second win on the trot and their first at Millbrae this season were muted by the horrif... // more

NEW 30/09/2007 - Secret Supporter.
I'm a grammaphone!!!!!!!!apparently. Maybe thats still the main source of entertainment in the Hawick supporters home. Did we get verbal on Saturday. ... // more

NEW 26/09/2007 - A moment with Mike
After the last week of nightmares, things are now starting to get back to how they should be. Website is backup and running, car is fixed and back on ... // more

NEW 25/09/2007 - 110th Anniversary Dinner
On Friday 26th October 2007, there will be a club 110th anniversary dinner. The event will take place in the Millbrae clubhouse, with tickets priced a... // more

NEW 24/09/2007 - AYR BEAT GOLDENACRE HOODOO
Heriots 17 Ayr 27 In days gone by, Goldenacre has been a graveyard for Ayr hopes both in League and Cup campaigns but, just when they needed it... // more

NEW 24/09/2007 - More Pictures
Pictures have just been added of the Millbrae and under 18's games at Millbrae on Saturday. Please navigate to the Gallery page. Any pictures for the... // more

NEW 23/09/2007 - Thankyou.
More pictures are now online from the Watsonians game. A big thankyou to Colin Mclatchie for providing some of them. ... // more

NEW 20/09/2007 - Site problems.....
The website is currently experiencing problems. This is due to the host company changing configuration on a server, and not telling anybody. The Edge... // more

NEW 17/09/2007 - FORTRESS MILLBRAE BREACHED AGAIN
Ayr 20 Watsonians 27 On display at Millbrae on Saturday was a new electronic scoreboard. Its performance mirrored that of the Ayr team o... // more

NEW 16/09/2007 - Mascots Moment
This weeks mascot is a young lad, just starting out on his playing career, and thrown head first into the busy goings on of a Premiership game. Andre... // more

NEW 13/09/2007 - New association
"Ayr RFC are pleased to announce their association with Sci-Mentor which will allow club members to purchase products at heavily discounted prices. ... // more

NEW 13/09/2007 - WEEKENDS FIXTURES
1st and 2nd XV Home V Watsonians KO:3pm Millbrae Away V Clydebank KO:3pm Girls. SRU Development day Kilmarnock. Under 18's Away V Cambuslang Under... // more

NEW 11/09/2007 - A moment with Mike
Now we have put the “CAMMY” moment behind us we are hot on the tail of any scandal, dish the dirt guyZ. This weeks victim has a swagger of a film sta... // more

NEW 10/09/2007 - AYR STILL SEEK FIRST WIN
Stirling County 18 Ayr 18 With their opening match in Scottish Hydro Electric Premier 1 behind them and two points when five were on offer, it was ... // more

NEW 06/09/2007 - A moment with Mike
Another week. Nobody has come forward with the Cammy story yet, so I'm just going to tell how we heard it. After the games at Melrose, Cammy walked ... // more

NEW 05/09/2007 - WEEKENDS FIXTURES
SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 1st XV AWAY V STIRLING KO:3PM 2nd XV AWAY V STIRLING KO:3PM MILLBRAE V STRATHAVEN MILLBRAE KO:3PM UNDER 18's AWAY V ALLEN G... // more

NEW 05/09/2007 - SUPPORTERS BUS
On Saturday 8th September, there is a 2nd XV/supporters bus travelling to Bridgehaugh for the away game against Stirling. The bus will depart from Mil... // more

NEW 03/09/2007 - Thank you Richie
Just added pictures from Saturdays games. A big thank you to Richie Laurent from Dundee. Please go to http://www.flickr.com/ photos/photorich/ colle... // more

NEW 03/09/2007 - FORTRESS MILLBRAE BREACHED IN LEAGUE OPENER
Ayr 22 Dundee HSFP 23 Forgive the biblical allusions but the matches between these two sides seem to lend themselves to them. Last seasons cla... // more

NEW 02/09/2007 - Mascots Moment
At every home game this season , a player with the Ayr Minis has a chance to become the mascot. To make their day even more special, we will run a p... // more

NEW 01/09/2007 - Not much joy
This was supposed to be a funny, light hearted report from the fans that sit near and around us in the stand. After greeting long lost humour merchant... // more

NEW 28/08/2007 - A moment with Mike
We face a bit of a dilemma this week. Should we publish Cammy Taylor’s most embarrassing moment, or do we make it worse for him…..? Lets make it wors... // more

NEW 27/08/2007 - IRISH EYES ARE TEARFUL AS AYR CLOBBER CLONTARF
One of the least likely terms to used to describe Ayr coach Craig Redpath is pussy cat but the Ayr performance in their final warm up match had hi... // more

NEW 22/08/2007 - A moment with Mike
News: Those of you that read reguarly may still be wondering about Cammy Taylors most embaressing moment...... Well we have news, we know what it i... // more

NEW 20/08/2007 - WARM UP WOES AT MILLBRAE
Things are going a bit askew in Ayr's meticulously planned pre-season preparations. Firstly Cartha QP called off for the first warm up game a... // more

NEW 14/08/2007 - A moment with Mike
“He is the most athletic guy I know”, I have heard from a respected coach. His nickname comes from a time he had his face painted, and never washed i... // more

NEW 13/08/2007 - 2nd XV coach needed
Ayr Rugby Club are presently seeking a 2nd XV coach. If you feel you can fill a vital role and have suitable qualities to help Ayr to bigger and bette... // more

NEW 13/08/2007 - GEE-HAA!! (With apologies to Bruce Willis!)) AYR WIN OPENING WARM UP AT BRA
It looked pretty gloomy for Ayr after Cartha Queens Park pulled out of the first warm up match scheduled for last Saturday but GHA found themselves ... // more

NEW 08/08/2007 - AYR FIX UP GHA FOR PRE-SEASON MATCH ON THURSDAY
With Ayr having been let down by Cartha QP for Saturdays warm up match and GHA suffering the same fate at the hands of Gala, the two sides will meet f... // more

NEW 06/08/2007 - COACH CLOBBERS CARTHA CALL OFF
Ask any coach at this stage of the pre-season preparation and he will tell you that going into the warm up games is the final piece vital of the p... // more

NEW 06/08/2007 - Cartha Cancelled. Actively seeking game
The scheduled warm up game with against Cartha QP this Saturday(11th)has been cancelled. Ayr 1st and 2nd XV are now actively seeking a game on Saturda... // more

NEW 04/08/2007 - Humour
New range of Ayr rugby club underwear. Some are ordering both........ Woman walks into the kitchen to see her husband splatting flies. Woman says "H... // more

NEW 01/08/2007 - A moment with Mike
I've heard of Cammie ,"During the one and a half minutes, he just bounces", lets see if he can go a little longer and get past any of these questions... // more

NEW 30/07/2007 - Closing date for Development Officer coming
Ayr RFC seeks to appoint a committed Club Development Officer to work with them to drive the aims of the SRU’s vision and our local rugby development ... // more

NEW 30/07/2007 - BIG STEP UP FOR PAT
One player's misfortune is anothers big chance and so it turned out last week. When Scotland hooker Dougie Hall tore the medial ligament in his k... // more

NEW 25/07/2007 - A moment with Mike
This weekly article is for the hardened fan and casual observer. Find out more about your favourite players, with a slight twist of humour. This week... // more

NEW 23/07/2007 - AYR START PRE-SEASON TRAINING
AYR START PRE-SEASON TRAINING You could be forgiven for thinking that rugby at the moment is all about two bald men fighting over a comb as the s... // more

NEW 21/07/2007 - Seeking Club Development Officer
Ayr RFC seeks to appoint a committed Club Development Officer to work with them to drive the aims of the SRU’s vision and our local rugby development ... // more

NEW 17/07/2007 - A moment with Mike
A moment with Mike. This weekly article is for the hardened fan and casual observer. Find out more about your favourite players, with a slight twist ... // more

NEW 16/07/2007 - Midi and U18
It has been confirmed that all Midi and Under 18 training is to be held at Auchincruive. The Under 17/18 squad will resume on Tuesday 14th August, wi... // more

NEW 16/07/2007 - Oval Ball 2007
The Oval Ball was a huge success last year and it is imperative for the continued success of Youth Rugby at Ayr, plus, of course, everyone has a great... // more

NEW 11/07/2007 - Secret Supporter.
I know a long wait to replace Gordon... This weeks is special. A referee on our side. What next?... // more

NEW 11/07/2007 - And so it begins............
And so it begins............ Back to full training. Every Tuesday and Thursday. We are all looking forward to another great season, and wishing you... // more

NEW 29/06/2007 - Secret Supporter.
He might not know it, but this weeks secret supporter is the Prime minister. ... // more

NEW 27/06/2007 - Millbrae social
With the new season rapidly approaching rugby players are now well into pre-season training; clocking up more and more road miles, lifting heavier wei... // more

NEW 22/06/2007 - Secret Supporters
A weekly laugh. Submissions to usual. M... // more

NEW 20/06/2007 - Ayr 2nd XV Coach moves on
Ayr are to lose Jim Henderson, who moves to Whitecraigs Rugby Club to take up post at the start of the Season. In an exciting move Whitecraigs in con... // more

NEW 19/06/2007 - AYR FACE DUNDEE IN PREMIER 1 OPENER
Come September all the focus will be on the World Cup but as was revealed when next seasons club fixtures were announced last week, it is going to a... // more

NEW 18/06/2007 - 1st XV Captain 2007/2008
Ayr are delighted to announce, the berth this year, will again be filled by Scott Lines with, A J McFarlane assisting as Vice Captain. Pre Season s... // more

NEW 04/06/2007 - Coach involved in a load of Bull
Its started, its June and the Season is creeping up on me. My first text, if you follow last years theme, was received on Saturday night when this fin... // more

NEW 04/06/2007 - Season 2007/2008
The Senior players have all been recently contacted regarding kit for the coming season. If you have not already done so ensure your sizes are submitt... // more

NEW 29/05/2007 - Going to Murrayfield
On Saturday June 2nd, the Ayr girls’ team will be travelling through to Murrayfield to participate in the IRB 7s Tournament. The team was only started... // more

NEW 29/05/2007 - Youth Rugby season ends on high
The season has ended with a flurry of activity following the International Youth Tournament hosted by Ayr RFC in April, with District Cup Finals to be... // more

NEW 24/05/2007 - Web Submissions
All articles and pictures for inclusion on the Ayr rugby club website should now be sent to Mike Lewis at mike@ayrminirugby.org... // more

NEW 12/04/2007 - Ayr 2nd XV 46 East Kilbride 15
With East Kilbride fighting for survival in the league, this for them was a must win game. With Ayr now sure of promotion next year with Dundee to ... // more

NEW 09/04/2007 - AYR RFC NEWS
If its the second weekend in April, it means only one thing. The Melrose sevens.Ayr coach Craig Redpath has fond memories of the world famous tourname... // more

NEW 30/03/2007 - SECOND XV NEWS
Ask not what your Club can do for you, but rather what you can do for your Club, Marcus Tullius Cicero Roman Orator The only change is from Country ... // more

NEW 30/03/2007 - AYR RFC NEWS
Ayr 21 Boroughmuir 57 It would be hugely unfair and inaccurate to describe Ayr as having ended their season with a whimper. It would however be qui... // more

NEW 23/03/2007 - AYR RFC NEWS
For Ayr's final match of the season, the last of the group matches in the Scottish Hydro Electric Super Cup, coach Craig Redpath reckoned that he had ... // more

NEW 19/03/2007 - AYR RFC NEWS
NICK LAVELLE’S FINAL BOW This Saturday, Ayr (remember them?) take on Boroughmuir at Millbrae in the final leg of the Scottish Hydro Electric Super ... // more

NEW 13/03/2007 - AYR PLAYERS STAR IN SCOTLAND VICTORY
The Sunday headlines all screamed ‘Accusations of Vicious Assault in Douce Edinburgh Suburb’ or words to that effect but for your correspondent, the h... // more

NEW 05/03/2007 - AYR RFC NEWS
At Millbrae on Saturday the 2nd XV took on Musselburgh in a match which would decide who would join league leaders Dundee in Division 1 next season. ... // more

NEW 02/03/2007 - TWO AYR PLAYERS IN SCOTLAND CLUB INTERNATIONAL SQUAD
After the trial at Goldenacre last Sunday coach Ian Rankin announced the squad to play against Ireland in the Scotland Club International at Meggetlan... // more

NEW 26/02/2007 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v HAWICK
Hawick 25 Ayr 7........ It would have been a thankless trek at the best of times but to haul away to Mansfield Park to play Hawick on a Sunday in t... // more

NEW 22/02/2007 - AYR RFC NEWS
The Ayr side to play Hawick in the postponed match in the Scottish Hydro Electric Super Cup at Mansfield on Sunday KO 3pm: Scott Dalgleish; Ryan Ho... // more

NEW 19/02/2007 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v HAWKS
Glasgow Hawks 48 Ayr 7.................. ‘Never a happy hunting ground for the Millbrae men’ was how this column described Old Anniesland last week... // more

NEW 18/02/2007 - Ayr RFC 2nd XV v Murrayfield Wanderers
An important match for the team, considering the previous loss against Dunfermline, as we chase to get promoted. This was a day when the youth would b... // more

NEW 12/02/2007 - AYR RFC RACE NIGHT
The Ary RFC Race Night will be held at Millbrae on Friday the 2nd of March. The night will get underway at 7.30pm with the first race starting at 8pm.... // more

NEW 12/02/2007 - AYR RFC NEWS
If anyone who has pulled on a jersey for Ayr in their Premier 1 campaign this season was in any doubt about how their achievement in coming runners up... // more

NEW 08/02/2007 - SECOND XV NEWS
2nd XV v East Killbride This fixture still outstanding has been arranged for 7.30 pm on Friday night 9th February at East Kilbride, dependant on th... // more

NEW 05/02/2007 - SECOND XV NEWS
Failing to Train is prepaing to fail 2ndXV...... Slightly changed the analagy in the title but its message is sound. Following the defeat by Dunfer... // more

NEW 05/02/2007 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v BIGGAR
National Cup Round 5........ Ayr 22 Biggar 24....... If Ben Colley’s penalty to win the game for Ayr with the last kick of the match had gone ov... // more

NEW 02/02/2007 - AYR RFC NEWS
FAMILIAR FACES AND OLD RIVALS AT MILLBRAE FOR CUP Ayr have had some rare old tussels with Biggar in the past and when the Hartreemill crew pitch up... // more

NEW 29/01/2007 - SECOND XV NEWS
Ayr 15 Dunfermline 25......... No excuses if Ayr want to move to Division 1, then Saturday's game at Dunfermline is not good enough. Well do... // more

NEW 29/01/2007 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v ABERDEEN
Ayr 36, Aberdeen GSFP 14 (h/t 12-7).......... The day the ELVS came may sound like a sixties horror film title but it would be only fair to describ... // more

NEW 26/01/2007 - AYR RFC NEWS
PAT IN SCOTLAND U20 SIDE TO FACE ENGLAND......... Congratulations to Pat MacArthur who has been selected at hooker for the U20 International agains... // more

NEW 22/01/2007 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v FALKIRK
AYR MARCH THROUGH MUD TO ROUND FIVE........... Falkirk 0 Ayr 35........... “It is a potential banana skin” was how Ayr coach Craig Redpath descr... // more

NEW 22/01/2007 - FOUR AYR PLAYERS IN CLUB INTERNATIONAL TRAINING SQUAD
A 41-strong training squad has been announced for the Scotland Club International side and four Ayr players have been selected for the squad. In th... // more

NEW 19/01/2007 - AYR RFC NEWS
AYR PREPARE TO TURN SUNNYSIDERS UP............ “It could be a banana skin” declared Ayr coach Craig Redpath in advance of Saturday’s Scottish Hydro... // more

NEW 14/01/2007 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v HERIOTS
AYR NAIL DOWN RUNNERS UP SPOT IN PREMIER 1..... Ayr 20, Heriots 3 (ht 10-3).......... Legendary American football coach Vince Lombardi is of... // more

NEW 12/01/2007 - AYR OUT TO HAMMER ‘NAILS’
It is the final contest in what has been a memorable Premier 1 season for Ayr when Heriots come to Millbrae on Saturday and coach Craig Redpath put hi... // more

NEW 08/01/2007 - AYR RFC NEWS
BUGS DELAY SUPER CUP START FOR AYR......... With a new sponsor in place, the Scottish Hydro Electric Super Cup started on Saturday but it got und... // more

NEW 04/01/2007 - AYR PREPARE FOR SUPER CUP VISIT TO MANSFIELD
After the disappointment of losing at Hawks last week and failing to take their spirited Premier 1 title challenge to the final day, it was look forwa... // more

NEW 26/12/2006 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v HAWKS
ANNIESLAND JINX STRIKE AGAIN............ And so the dream ended............ Hawks 11 Ayr 8; Heriots 26 Currie 39.......... Those two scorelin... // more

NEW 22/12/2006 - FIRST XV NEWS
SHOOT-OUT AT THE O.A. CORRAL-THE PENULTIMATE STEP........ The permutations have been worked out, the chances assessed and the outcomes predicted(by... // more

NEW 18/12/2006 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v MELROSE
TWO TO GO AND TWO POINTS IN IT........... Melrose 16 Ayr 20........ It gets better! Last week, it was suggested that a scriptwriter would h... // more

NEW 15/12/2006 - AYR MAKE TWO CHANGES FOR GREENYARDS
Coach Craig Redpath has made two changes in the starting line up for Ayr's game against Melrose. Jonno Kee comes in at prop for the injured Gordy R... // more

NEW 13/12/2006 - AYR COUNT COST OF CURRIE WIN
In the aftermath of their epic 30-26 win over Premier 1 leaders Currie, Ayr realised that the win had come at a price. Young prop Gordon Reid, name... // more

NEW 12/12/2006 - Ayr v Currie Video Highlights !
Go to the Scottish Rugby Television link to view video highlights from Saturday's match. The link can be found on this website's homepage. Just cli... // more

NEW 11/12/2006 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v CURRIE
AYR 30 CURRIE 26............... The dream lives on!............ After their epic Premier 1 win over Currie, Ayr stay in the title hunt, now, al... // more

NEW 08/12/2006 - NEWS FLASH
A quick reminder that Saturday's First XV fixture at Millbrae kicks off at 2.30pm. ... // more

NEW 08/12/2006 - AYR NAME UNCHANGED TEAM FOR CRUCIAL CURRIE CLASH
Coach Craig Redpath named an unchanged side for Saturday’s vital Premier 1 clash against league leaders Currie. Ayr scrum half AJ McFarlane was con... // more

NEW 07/12/2006 - AYR RFC NEWS !!
AYR PREPARE TO TAKE AWAY CURRIE.............. In days before what is quite simply the biggest league match in the club’s history, Ayr coach Craig ... // more

NEW 05/12/2006 - SECOND XV NEWS
Ayr 2nd XV v RHC.......... The above game which was cancelled recently is to be played this weekend at Ayr, with Rozelle being the most likely grou... // more

NEW 04/12/2006 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v BOROUGHMUIR
AYR DROP TWO POINTS IN CAPITAL CLASH.......... Boroughmuir 20 Ayr 20........... In what has been a memorable season for Ayr they have had seve... // more

NEW 30/11/2006 - AYR RFC NEWS
WHITE OUT OF CRUCIAL MEGGETLAND CLASH.......... The news that Ayr flanker Colin White had been called up to the Scotland Sevens squad for Dubai thi... // more

NEW 27/11/2006 - FIRST XV NEWS
TITLE COUNTDOWN STARTS AT AYR........ After a well earned rest last week to re-charge the batteries while Scotland were proving that their batterie... // more

NEW 20/11/2006 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v DUNDEE
AYR BEAT RAIN AND DUNDEE TO STAY IN TITLE HUNT... Ayr 34 Dundee HSFP 3 (h/t 29-3).......... It has not yet become a two horse race but Ayr’s 3... // more

NEW 19/11/2006 - SECOND XV MATCH REPORT v DUNDEE
AYR 2nd XV 3 – DUNDEE 2nd XV 31.......... It was a wet and windswept game that at times was in doubt, which kicked off at 2pm at Millbrae. This was... // more

NEW 17/11/2006 - FIRST XV NEWS
AYR LOOKING FOR DOUBLE OVER DUNDEE........ Going into the final third of the Premier 1 league programme, Ayr cannot afford any slip ups and with Du... // more

NEW 13/11/2006 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v HAWICK
AYR STAY IN TITLE CHASE............. Ayr 40 Hawick 8 (h/t 5-3)............ In years to come, youngsters at their grandfather’s knee will look u... // more

NEW 10/11/2006 - FIRST XV NEWS
AYR NOT EXPECTING GREEN LITE.......... When second top of Premier Division 1 and second bottom clash at Millbrae on Saturday it will not be one fo... // more

NEW 09/11/2006 - SECOND XV NEWS
Ayr 2nd XV 45 v Livingston 7......... The report last week must have indicated to our followers that the team collectively got a kick up the pants ... // more

NEW 09/11/2006 - AYR RFC NEWS!!!
If you are interested in viewing some match highlights of the First XV in action than simply click on the Video link in the left hand menu on the home... // more

NEW 06/11/2006 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v ABERDEEN
AYR GO SECOND IN PREMIER 1 AFTER FIRST EVER WIN AT RUBISLAW......... Aberdeen GSFP 18 Ayr 36............ It might get better but just in case i... // more

NEW 02/11/2006 - FIRST XV NEWS
NO CHANGE IN START LINE UP FOR ABERDEEN......... Ayr coach Craig Redpath confirmed that he would be going with the same starting line up for the m... // more

NEW 01/11/2006 - SECOND XV NEWS
Ayr 26 Hamilton 5 A quick match report to say that this was the game of two halves,at least two tries were missed in the first half with the score... // more

NEW 30/10/2006 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v WATSONIANS
AYR GO JOINT SECOND IN PREMIER 1............. Ayr 15 Watsonians 8............... It was the start of the second half of the league campaign and... // more

NEW 28/10/2006 - FIRST XV NEWS
WHITE MAKES FIRST START FOR AYR............. Former Scotland U21 flanker Colin White makes his first start for Ayr against Watsonians on Saturday. ... // more

NEW 27/10/2006 - FIRST XV NEWS
AYR MAKE ONE CHANGE IN BACKS........... There was no doubt in midweek in Ayr coach Craig Redpath's mind as to how important Saturdays game against ... // more

NEW 23/10/2006 - SECOND XV MATCH REPORT
Musselburgh 6 Ayr 2nd XV 36......... Our own wee bus, with our own driver (aged 77) he will never forget the trip, as we travelled through to Mus... // more

NEW 23/10/2006 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v HERIOTS
AYR JUST FAIL TO LAY GOLDENACRE BOGY....... Heriots 13 Ayr 6......... Last week Ayr put the spectre of Hawks which has haunted them since their ... // more

NEW 16/10/2006 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v GLASGOW HAWKS
AYR FINALLY SHOOT DOWN HAWKS........... Ayr 23 Glasgow Hawks 20............. It was a long time coming but was all the sweeter for that. Ayr ... // more

NEW 16/10/2006 - SECOND XV MATCH REPORT
Ayr 2nd XV 48 Dunfermline 7........... Another win for the team, as each week we have to dig deep to find reserves such is our injury list. Having... // more

NEW 12/10/2006 - FIRST XV NEWS
HOW AYR GET THEIR KICKS................. With Scott Dalgleish out of the Ayr line up in the past few weeks, the search was on at Millbrae for a kic... // more

NEW 10/10/2006 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v MELROSE
Ayr 40 Melrose 10........... What had been a narrow gap between Ayr and Melrose before the start of this Premier 1 match became a chasm by the time... // more

NEW 08/10/2006 - SECOND XV MATCH REPORT
AYR 2ND XV 26 EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY 10........ The second fifteen on the road again, through to Edinburgh and this week saw the pack getting even... // more

NEW 05/10/2006 - FIRST XV NEWS
WILL THE 'ROSE WILT AT MILLBRAE?.......... It was a cautious Ayr coach Craig Redpath who looked forward to the eagerly awaited Premier 1 clash with... // more

NEW 02/10/2006 - SECOND XV MATCH REPORT
Cartha 41 Ayr 20 The scoreline says it all, a defeat. It was a prophecy come true when in a telephone conversation, the morning of the game, I said... // more

NEW 02/10/2006 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v CURRIE
Currie 16 Ayr 11................ Two of Sundays papers carried headlines describing Curries Premier 1 win over Ayr as ‘ugly’. This was Malleny Park... // more

NEW 28/09/2006 - FIRST XV NEWS
THREE CHANGES FOR CURRIE CLASH............ With three regular starters sidelined for Saturdays clash at Malleny Park against Premier 1 leaders Curr... // more

NEW 26/09/2006 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v BOROUGHMUIR
Ayr 20 Boroughmuir 22.............. For the script to have been perfect, Ayr would have had a penalty in the final minute of Saturday’s match, kick... // more

NEW 25/09/2006 - AYR RFC NEWS
Last Saturday Night the club played host to a Fancy Dress Party with Players, Members & Guests all joining in for what was a great night out. The ... // more

NEW 22/09/2006 - FIRST XV NEWS
AYR NEW BOYS SPEAK UP Two of Ayr’s newest recruits are in the squad to face Boroughmuir at Millbrae on Saturday, Pierluigi Gentile on the wing and pr... // more

NEW 18/09/2006 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v DUNDEE
Dundee HSFP 26 - Ayr 27............ Having come from behind to win by a point at one of the hardest grounds in Scotland last week, as a variation o... // more

NEW 17/09/2006 - SECOND XV MATCH REPORT
Ayr 2nd XV 7 - Dundee 13.......... If there was an anthem that should have been played before and during this game, it should have been that h... // more

NEW 13/09/2006 - FIRST XV NEWS
LAVELLE RETURNS FOR MAYFIELD CLASH........... It was better news for Ayr coach Craig Redpath at training on Tuesday than he had expected with one o... // more

NEW 11/09/2006 - SECOND XV MATCH REPORT
Ayr 2nd XV 76 - Preston Lodge 0........ With the 1stXV away at Hawick, so it was that the 2nd's graced the pitch at Millbrae for the game against... // more

NEW 11/09/2006 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v HAWICK
Hawick 13 Ayr 14............. This was one to cherish. Ayr’s 14-13 win at Mansfield Park on Saturday was both historic and remarkable. Histo... // more

NEW 07/09/2006 - FIRST XV NEWS
ONE CHANGE AYR TO FACE HAWICK............... Coach Craig Redpath has made one change to the starting line up which beat Aberdeen GSFP for the visit... // more

NEW 04/09/2006 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v ABERDEEN
Ayr 26 Aberdeen GSFP 14............. It is frequently suggested that the knowledge of rugby shown by those who sit in the press box would fit on a ... // more

NEW 04/09/2006 - SECOND XV NEWS
Ayr 2nd XV 57 East Kilbride 7........... The team that took the field on Saturday welcomed the return of Martin Watson who last played for us in ... // more

NEW 01/09/2006 - FIRST XV NEWS
Ayr coach Craig Redpath makes one change in the backs for the visit of Aberdeen GSFP to Millbrae for the first home match in this seasons Premier 1 ca... // more

NEW 28/08/2006 - WEBSITE UPDATE
The fixtures for the 1st & 2nd XV's have been updated. We apologise for the late updates & hope to have the U18's & Millbrae team fixtures posted shor... // more

NEW 28/08/2006 - SECOND XV NEWS
Ayr 38 RHC 14 It was a full bus which traveled through to Edinburgh, with the 1st XV traveling to Watsonians, whilst we traveled to Union Park to p... // more

NEW 28/08/2006 - FIRST XV MATCH REPORT v WATSONIAN
Watsonian 8 - Ayr 0 NO FESTIVAL FUN IN EDINBURGH............ At the Edinburgh Film Festival last Friday night, they were showing the cult movie ... // more

NEW 21/08/2006 - AYR MISS OUT ON PRE-SEASON HAT-TRICK
It would be churlish to suggest that Ayr’s plan to play their three warm up matches away from home backfired totally on Saturday when they lost 24-12 ... // more

NEW 21/08/2006 - SECOND XV NEWS
AYR 2nd XV v Stirling County 2nd XV - 19/08/06............ Due to work commitments I was unable to provide a report on the previous we... // more

NEW 18/08/2006 - PAT’S BUSY WEEKEND
It is going to be one busy weekend for young Ayr hooker Pat MacArthur, named last week as a member of the Scottish National Junior Academy. On Frid... // more

NEW 14/08/2006 - AYR FIRST XV NEWS
Hughenden, Hillhead-Jordanhill’s ground in the leafy west end of Glasgow, was in the rugby headlines this weekend. No, not because it was the venue o... // more

NEW 11/08/2006 - SECOND XV NEWS
In a double header this weekend Ayr 2nd's and the 1st XV take on Hillhead Jordanhill at Hughenden. The kick-off for the 2nd XV is 1.45pm so those pla... // more

NEW 10/08/2006 - AYR PLAYERS SELECTED FOR ELITE ACADEMY PLACES
Scottish Rugby has announced 31 senior and 31 junior players for its National Academy for season 2006-07 and three of Ayr’s rising stars have been sel... // more

NEW 07/08/2006 - HOLD THE BACK PAGE! AYR WIN AWAY FROM HOME
Last season Ayr won two away games out of twelve, a cup tie against Duns and of all places, a win at Meggetland against Boroughmuir. The plan of ha... // more

NEW 01/08/2006 - Fenwick's French Adventure
It wasn't action in the full sense of the word but Ayr had their first taste of competition leading up to the Premier Division 1 League campaign when ... // more

NEW 26/06/2006 - AYR RFC PRE-SEASON TRAINING 2006/2007
AYR RFC PRE-SEASON TRAINING FOR 2006/2007 THE ABOVE TRAINING STARTS ON TUESDAY 11TH JULY 2006 AT ROZELLE STARTING AT 7PM LOOK FORWARD TO S... // more

NEW 26/06/2006 - AYR RFC NEWS
RICHARD BRANSON SPONSORS AYRS JUMBO Your correspondent recently refreshed from his sojourn to Egypt, learned on his return that the well known en... // more

NEW 26/06/2006 - PRE-SEASON GAMES
1ST AND 2ND XV PRE-SEASON GAMES 2006/2007 SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST 2006 V HAMILTON (AWAY) (SQUAD) SATURDAY 12TH AUGUST 2006 V HILLHEAD/JO... // more

NEW 31/05/2006 - 2XV News
Could the 2XV in my absence over the summer make use of Paul Burke and obtain one of his programmes. You can see him down the Club on Tuesday or Thurs... // more

NEW 23/03/2006 - WAYNE'S WEEKLY SNIPPETS
Due to work commitments I was unable to pass on last week’s snippets to the website administrator and apologise to those regular and loyal readers who... // more

NEW 09/03/2006 - SEVENTY SECONDS WITH SLICK
Spending Seventy Seconds with Slick this week is Evan Kellow. Otherwise known as 'Scrappy', Evan is in his first season at Ayr since moving to Scotlan... // more

NEW 08/03/2006 - WAYNE'S WEEKLY SNIPPETS
WAYNE’S WEEKLY SNIPPETS Did you know... A squash ball moving at 150 kilometers per hour has the same impact of a .22 bullet. Looney Law of ... // more

NEW 03/03/2006 - SEVENTY SECONDS WITH SLICK
Spending Seventy Seconds with Slick this week is Neil Sykes. Neil is otherwise known as 'Bubba', due to the fact his older brother had already taken t... // more

NEW 01/03/2006 - WAYNE’S WEEKLY SNIPPETS
Did you know... Studies show that if a cat falls off the seventh floor of a building it has about thirty percent less chance of surviving than a ca... // more

NEW 24/02/2006 - WAYNE’S WEEKLY SNIPPETS
Due to reasons beyond my control it was not possible for me to forward this week’s snippets entry to the website administrator on time & hence the rea... // more

NEW 22/02/2006 - SEVENTY SECONDS WITH SLICK
Spending Seventy Seconds with Slick this week is Stuart Fenwick. Known to his team mates as 'Pid', Stu(pid) is now in his third season with Ayr after ... // more

NEW 16/02/2006 - WAYNE’S WEEKLY SNIPPETS
Did you know….. Clans of long ago that wanted to get rid of their unwanted people without killing them used to burn their houses down - hence the e... // more

NEW 16/02/2006 - SEVENTY SECONDS WITH SLICK
Spending Seventy Seconds with Slick this week is Stewart Kerr. Otherwise known as 'Beastie', Stewart is easily the most experienced player at the club... // more

NEW 08/02/2006 - WAYNE’S WEEKLY SNIPPETS
Did you know….. "Testify" comes from the the Roman practice of affirming the truth of a statement made in court by swearing on one's testicles. L... // more

NEW 08/02/2006 - SEVENTY SECONDS WITH SLICK
Spending Seventy Seconds with Slick this week is Richard McCallum. Dickie is an Ayrshire boy and only last weekend made his league debut for Ayr 1st X... // more

NEW 02/02/2006 - SEVENTY SECONDS WITH SLICK
Spending Seventy Seconds with Slick this week is Damien Kelly. Otherwise known as 'Skippy', Damien is one the most popular players amongst the Ayr RFC... // more

NEW 01/02/2006 - WAYNE’S WEEKLY SNIPPETS
Did you know: Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards, and are on the Australian coat of arms for that reason. Looney Law of the week: In Ke... // more