Club News
5th March 2021
Ayrshire Bulls FOSROC Super6 Head Coach Job Advert
Ayrshire Bulls, who are part of Ayr Rugby and play in Scottish Rugby’s FOSROC Super6 competition are looking for a new Ayrshire Bulls Head Coach with…
5th March 2021
Peter Murchie moves onto new role as Glasgow Warriors Assistant Coach
Ayrshire Bulls Head Coach Peter Murchie is moving onto the Glasgow Warriors coaching team as an Assistant Coach. The former Scotland and Glasgow…
26th February 2021
Robbie Fergusson Makes Initial GB Sevens Training Squad
(Photo credited to Scottish Rugby) Earlier today Team GB Rugby Sevens unveiled their initial training squads for the truncated 2020 Olympic Games,…
24th February 2021
Ollie Smith Signs Professional Contract With Glasgow Warriors
The Ayrshire Bulls are delighted that Ollie Smith has signed his first professional contract with Glasgow Warriors. The 20-year old made his first…
16th February 2021
Ayr Rugby and the Ayrshire Bulls New Strips for Sale
Ayr Rugby and Ayrshire Bulls players on the famous Brig o’ Doon modelling the new strips that are suitable for both male and female supporters.…
15th February 2021
Lynch Homes Continue Support
Ayr Rugby is delighted to announce that Lynch Homes will continue to support Ayr Rugby as front of shirt sponsor for the Club 1st XV and the…
4th February 2021
Ross Thompson Signs Professional Contract With Glasgow Warriors
The Ayrshire Bulls are delighted that Ross Thompson has signed his first professional contract with Glasgow Warriors. The 21-year old has already…
20th November 2020
JMS extend stay with Ayr Rugby and the Ayrshire Bulls
Ayr Rugby are delighted to announce that local plant and fencing contractor John Marshall & Sons have extended their sponsorship of both Ayr…
13th November 2020
Scotty Brand joins Ayr Rugby Sponsors’ Family
Ayr Rugby is delighted to announce that Scottish food producer Scotty Brand has come on board as sponsors of both Ayr Rugby and the Ayrshire Bulls.…
10th November 2020
Ayr Rugby is getting ready for Christmas
Starting to look for your Christmas presents? Ayr Rugby is here to help. With our online shop and a wide range of options, Ayr Rugby can provide the…
21st September 2020
2020/21 Fixtures Confirmed
Over the past week, Scottish Rugby has announced fixtures for the 2020/21 season for all of the senior sides at Ayr Rugby.…
10th September 2020
Millbrae Bar Closed until Return of Rugby
Following recent changes in government guidance and the on-going monitoring of the club’s beer garden attendances in recent weeks, Ayr Rugby has…
5th September 2020
Ayr Rugby and Ayr Cricket Club Ready for Battle
This Sunday (6th) Ayr Rugby will swap kicking tee’s for cricket bats when they go toe-to-toe with Ayr Cricket Club on the oval at Cambusdoon. It…
31st August 2020
Minis Spotlight – Ben Chittock Delighted with Rugby’s Return
It has been a few weeks now since Ayr Rugby began their phased return-to-play protocols, and Ayr/Wellington Minis Convenor Ben Chittock has hailed…
25th August 2020
McNae Donate Sanitiser to the Club
Ayr Rugby would like to thank McNae’s and Scotwest Oils for donating over 100L of hand sanitiser to the club. Since…
12th August 2020
AGM Postponed
Having taken into consideration current Coronavirus (Covid-19) guidance and protocol Ayr Rugby have decided to postpone the 2020 AGM originally…
31st July 2020
Ayr Rugby Called into Action by Unity Grill
Ayr Rugby and their wider community spent much of the lockdown period supporting local social enterprise Unity Grill. Some Government-enforced…
24th July 2020
Youth and Minis Poised for Return
The Ayr/Wellington youth and minis section have agreed that - all going well - training can recommence the week of August 16th.……
22nd July 2020
JustGiving Page up and Running!
COVID-19 has taken its toll on many businesses and Ayr Rugby has been no exception. We have had to close all our…
15th July 2020
Beer Garden Open for Business!
This weekend Ayr Rugby will open their grounds to the public for the first time since shutting shop in March in-line…
29th May 2020
Your 2019/20 Award Winners
(Photo - Seth Rae was one of the evening's Player of the Year winners. Credit - George McMillan) This evening…
28th May 2020
Simpson and O’Connor Lead Awards Night with Two A-Piece
(Photo - Ayr U18s fly-half Richie Simpson in action. Simpson and teammate Aiden O'Connor Headline this evening's…
27th May 2020
2019/20 Virtual Awards
This Thursday and Friday evening Ayr Rugby will be announcing the 2019/20 season award winners from U16s to the…
12th May 2020
Facilities Update
Ayr Rugby would like to reiterate that all facilities at Millbrae - including pitches and surrounding grassed areas -…
21st April 2020
Relive the 2019 Scottish Cup Final once more!
This coming Monday (27 April) relive the 2019 Scottish Cup Final between Ayr and Heriots to mark one year on from the enthralling clash at BT…
23rd March 2020
Club Captain Zac Howard relishes New Role
Over the past couple of weeks sport has been just a small drop in an ocean of uncertainty. Unprecedented times, the suspension of rugby brought to a…
20th March 2020
2019/20 Season will not Recommence
Scottish Rugby has determined the current (2019/20) domestic season will not be recommenced, and that the suspension…
19th March 2020
Awards Dinner Postponed
After considering current safety protocols around on-going Coronavirus (Covid-19) concerns, Ayr Rugby has made the…
17th March 2020
Millbrae closed until further notice
Following on from the club’s statement last Friday, Ayr Rugby have proceeded with the closure of all facilities at…
13th March 2020
STATEMENT – Club Rugby Postponed
This Afternoon Scottish Rugby released a statement suspending all domestic competitions and training from Sunday 15 of March at 18.00 until, and…
11th March 2020
Reid Joins Northampton Saints
Ayrshire Bulls prop Gordon Reid has joined English Premiership side Northampton Saints with immediate effect. He joins the Saints for the rest of the…
11th March 2020
Bulls Semi-Final Confirmed
The Ayrshire Bulls' FOSROC Super6 Play-Off Semi-Final against Heriots Rugby has been scheduled for Sunday 22nd of March at Goldenacre, kicking off at…
9th March 2020
Pink and Black Awards Dinner
This year's annual Pink and Black Awards dinner will take place on Saturday April 4th at the beautiful setting of Ayr Racecourse. The night gets…
7th March 2020
Gala squeak victory after scoreless second half
This afternoon Ayr fell the wrong side of a 12-14 nail-biter with Gala Rugby. Despite a frantic start scores soon began to dry up when weather…
6th March 2020
Ayr looking to push on after Cartha win
Tomorrow Ayr Club XV will look to catch Kelso in the Tennent's national 1 league when they host Gala at Millbrae. Stuart Fenwick's men currently sit…
2nd March 2020
Bulls fail to secure home play-off
The Ayrshire Bulls fell 26-15 on the road to Heriots Rugby in their final regular season match, but still remain in the mix for the FOSROC Super6…
28th February 2020
Weekend Preview – Bulls On, Club OFF!
The Ayrshire Bulls have named a strong side for their final regular-season match this Sunday at Goldenacre. In a former life the origins of these…
27th February 2020
Walk with Burnsy this Kiltwalk!
Join Burnsy the Bull on Sunday 26th of April for the Glasgow kiltwalk to raise funds for Ayr Community Rugby Trust.…
25th February 2020
CALA Homes become Latest Partner of Ayr Rugby
CALA Homes (West) has been named as the exclusive sponsor of the Ayr RFC Rugby Academy for the 2020-21 season following the launch of their Florence…
24th February 2020
Bulls hunt down Bears and cruise to third
On Sunday the Ayrshire Bulls returned to winning ways after a slow start to 2020. A clinical performance from Peter Murchie’s men seen them breeze to…
19th February 2020
Bulls Match Rescheduled
The Ayrshire Bulls encounter with Boroughmuir Bears which was called off on Saturday has been rearranged to this Sunday (Feb 23). The match will take…
17th February 2020
Scotstoun to Host inaugural FOSROC Super6 Final
Scottish Rugby has today announced the FOSROC Super6 final will take place at Scotstoun Stadium, home to Glasgow Warriors. The final game of the…
16th February 2020
Ayr find victory at the death
Yesterday Stuart Fenwick’s men battled their way to a first win in 2020, with a dramatic comeback over Cartha Queens Park. Pinned back in their…
14th February 2020
Millbrae Men Aim to Iron out Creases
Tomorrow Ayr Rugby's senior sides will be hellbent on giving their fans some positive news, after a difficult start to the new decade. A festive…
13th February 2020
Cree named Slaters Player of the Month
Congratulations to Ben Cree, who has been named Slaters Menswear Player of the Month for January, picking up 45% of the overall vote.…
31st January 2020
18s eye up Scottish Cup
It may be the international break but there is no rest for some of the Millbrae outfits this weekend. Around the same time as Scotland arrive at…
24th January 2020
Millbrae Men keen to Bounce Back
After a disappointing start to 2020 for all of the Millbrae outfits this weekend offers a shot at redemption. …
21st January 2020
Bulls fall at Myreside
It was a disappointing afternoon of rugby in the capital for Peter Murchie and his Ayrshire Bulls, falling 27-10 at Myreside in round seven of the…
14th January 2020
Corum join Ayr Rugby’s Sponsor Family
Ayr Rugby are delighted to announce that Corum have come on board as sponsors of both the club and the Ayrshire Bulls. Pictured is Ayr Rugby C.O.O…
13th January 2020
Morrison Named POTM for Dec/Jan
Fly-half Andy Morrison has been named Slaters Menswear Player of the Month for Nov/Dec after picking up 44% of the overall vote. …
11th January 2020
Ayr fall in fixture cut short
Ayr’s league bout with Melrose came to an impromptu end this afternoon due to floodlight failure. After a period of flickering back and forth the…
10th January 2020
Teams Announced for first Action of 2020
The Trees are down, the stomach has settled. The festive period has came to an end and this weekend Ayr shoot into 2020 action with four games…
9th January 2020
Captain Lafferty ready to right wrongs of yesteryear
In recent times it has been a case of always the bridesmaid, never the bride, for Ayr/Wellington U18s in the Cup - A dead cert for the final at…
23rd December 2019
New Years Day Cocktail Party at Millbrae (1pm to 7pm)
It's always a great crowd at Millbrae's famous New Year's Day Cocktail Party and don't be fooled, there aren't any cocktails! Traditionally, weary…
20th December 2019
Two games to go before the festivities begin
It may be only five days until the big one, but tomorrow Ayr have two senior sides in action, both hoping to sign off 2019 with victories. The…
16th December 2019
Youthful Exuberance Key in Ladies Win
Ayr Ladies managed to salvage their place in Scottish Rugby’s topflight on Sunday with an emphatic 12-41 victory over Heriots Blues. It has been…
13th December 2019
Teams Announced for Farmers Day
It is double header day at Millbrae tomorrow with both the Bulls and Ayr in action. The Ayrshire Bulls welcome Stirling in a repeat of Sunday's…
9th December 2019
Weekend Review
The Ayrshire Bulls managed to scrape victory over Stirling County at Bridgehaugh on Sunday, battling the elements as much the opposition. The…
6th December 2019
Action-Packed Weekend!
After the big freeze last weekend all four senior sides are back in action over the next two days. It is a double header at Millbrae tomorrow…
29th November 2019
Team News
It is another busy weekend for the Millbrae sides, with all four senior sides in action. Tomorrow the Ayrshire Bulls host Watsonians Rugby at…
29th November 2019
Reid pens partnership contract with Warriors
The Ayrshire Bulls and Glasgow Warriors have agreed a partnership deal over prop Gordon Reid, which will see the Scotland International train…
29th November 2019
Ayr Rugby Announce Partnership with Trump Turnberry
Ayr Rugby and Trump Turnberry, A Luxury Collection resort has today, Friday 29 November, announced a partnership for the 2019/2020 season, which sees…
23rd November 2019
The Bulls charge to five points at the Greenyards
The Ayrshire Bulls bagged their second win on the bounce with an emphatic 10-29 victory over Southern Knights at the Greenyards. It was a…
22nd November 2019
PREVIEW – Busy weekend for the Millbrae Men
It is a busy weekend for Ayr's Men's senior sides, with the Club XV away to Heriots and the Ayrshire Bulls at the Greenyards.For those not making the…
21st November 2019
ACR EPOS Systems Join Ayr Rugby Family
Ayr Rugby are delighted to announce that ACR Epos Systems have come on board as sponsors of both Ayr Rugby and the Ayrshire Bulls. Pictured is ACR…
18th November 2019
Ayr fall to Kelso in high-scoring affair
On Saturday Ayr Club XV fell short against a powerful Kelso side in a high scoring affair which ended 33-43. Ayr looked in control for most of…
16th November 2019
Bulls edge Bears in high-scoring thriller
Earlier today at Millbrae the Ayrshire Bulls bounced back from opening round defeat to muscle past Broughmuir Bears 32-27.The Bulls were crusing with…
15th November 2019
PREVIEW – Bulls v Bears and Ayr v Kelso
It's a double header at Millbrae tomorrow with both the Ayrshire Bulls and the Club XV in action.At 2pm Ayr RFC kick-off against Kelso in Tennent's…
13th November 2019
Ayr Rugby and Ayrshire Bulls Launch Charity Partnership with Whiteleys Retreat
Ayr Rugby and the Bulls are delighted to announce a unique partnership with local charity Whiteleys Retreat, which is the first of its’ kind in…
12th November 2019
Zac Howard Named POTM
Winger Zac Howard has been named Slaters Menswear Player of the Month for October, picking up a whopping 50% of votes.…
6th November 2019
Pete McCallum Named Bulls’ Captain
Ahead of the opening round of FOSROC Super6 action Bulls’ Head Coach Peter Murchie has named his 2019/20 captain, selecting Ayr stalwart Peter…
5th November 2019
Who is your October Player of the Month?
Stuart Fenwick has nominted four players for Slaters Menswear Player of the Month, selecting Seth Rae, Gregor Henry, Ross Mccorkindale and Zac…
2nd November 2019
REACTION – ‘The win’s not what matters’ for Pete Murchie
Earlier today the Ayrshire Bulls signed off pre-season with a victory over Watsonians at Myreside, pipping them at the post 24-25. Despite a late…
1st November 2019
Weekend Preview
It is a busy old weekend with three out-of-four senior teams in action. Tomorrow the Club XV head to Inverness to face Highland whilst the Bulls…
29th October 2019
U16s welcome Swedish Counterparts
Tomorrow Ayr/ Wellington U16s welcome a 56-strong touring party from Erikslunds Rugby Club in Stockholm, Sweden. The 28 players and 28…
27th October 2019
Fenwick takes positives from ‘Derby Day’ Defeat
Yesterday afternoon Marr Rugby left Millbrae with a rare victory, toppling defending champions Ayr 26-45 in the first round of the Scottish Cup.…
25th October 2019
Ayr Ready for Marr Muscle
It's 'Derby Day' tomorrow at Millbrae when Ayr welcome neighbours Marr in the Scottish Cup.The two sides have a well-documented past and always put…
19th October 2019
Ayr overcome Cartha Muscle
Today Ayr managed to weather a Cartha onslaught at scrum time to battle their way to victory. Despite trailing early on Ayr showed great…
18th October 2019
McCorkindale to lead side into Cartha Clash
Tomorrow Ayr make the short trip up the M77 to face Cartha Queens Park at Dumbrek. A journey that should take around the same time as a half of…
17th October 2019
TCS Construct further Relationship with Ayr Rugby
Ayrshire-based firm TCS Construction Consultants have become a key sponsor of the Ayrshire Bulls and will feature on the jersey’s right sleeve.…
11th October 2019
Even Share of the Spoils when Ayr met Stirling
Going into the fixture it was billed as a close call, with both sides tied on 16 points in the league, so it should be no surprise that it played out…
10th October 2019
Cross Border Fixtures Confirmed
Scottish Rugby and the Welsh Rugby Union have announced the cross-border fixtures for 2020, with the Ayrshire Bulls traveling to Pontypridd on…
7th October 2019
Watch Japan v Scotland at Millbrae
Join us at Millbrae this Sunday as we cheer on Gordy and the rest of the Scotland team when they play RWC hosts Japan.…
6th October 2019
Melrose Pip Ayr at the Post
Ayr Club XV were on the wrong side of a winning injury-time score yesterday, falling cruelly to league leaders Melrose.A war of attrition, Ayr can…
4th October 2019
PREVIEW – Melrose v Ayr
Tomorrow Stuart Fenwick's men travel to the Borders to face league leaders Melrose.With the Greenyards out of action until their new 4G pitch is…
3rd October 2019
Scott Clelland is your September Player of the Month
Scott Clelland has been voted Slaters Menswear Player of the Month for September, picking up 30% of the overall vote.…
30th September 2019
Four More Bulls Enter the Ring…
This evening Peter Murchie has bolstered his squad with the inclusion of two familiar and two fresh faces. Leading the way is Ayr Rugby's most…
30th September 2019
Fenwick names his POTM Nominations for September
Stuart Fenwick and his coaching staff have put forward four nominations for September Player of the Month.It was a solid month for the new-look Club…
29th September 2019
Ayr down Dundee to Return to Form
Angus Hyde @ MillbraeAfter a disappointing journey to Biggar left a sour taste in the mouth, the Ayr faithful looked homeward to reap back the…
27th September 2019
PREVIEW – Fenwick’s Men welcome Dundee
Tomorrow Ayr Club XV host stiff opposition in Dundee HSFP at Millbrae.The two sides have already met this season, butting heads last month in the…
26th September 2019
Thompson & McGuire are your Latest Bulls
Peter Murchie has today announced that Scotland U20s star Ross Thompson has joined the bulls alongside Ayr RFC Hooker Alex McGuire.…
24th September 2019
Murchie adds Trio to Bulls Ranks
Ayr RFC stars Blair Macpherson and Harry Warr become the latest players to join the Bulls alongside Kiwi Tyler Beary, who joins from Otago University…
22nd September 2019
Ayr Ladies secure Vital League Win
It has been a poor start to life in the Women's Tennent's Premiership for Ayr Ladies, but you would have been hard-pressed to find someone sulking at…
20th September 2019
Lessons Learned as Ayr fall at Biggar
It was a tough afternoon at the office on Saturday for Ayr 1st XV, suffering a heavy defeat to league rivals Biggar. A promising start resulted in…
18th September 2019
Murchie Adds Scrum-Half duo to Bulls Ranks
Peter Murchie has revealed the two latest players to join his Bulls roster, unveiling scrum-half pairing of club legend David Armstrong and…
17th September 2019
Fosroc Named Title Sponsor for Super6
Fosroc Constructive Solutions has today been named as the title partner of Scottish Rugby’s new part-time…
14th September 2019
Ayr seal five-pointer at Meggetland
Ayr 1st XV secured a massive road win this afternoon at Boroughmuir in a game that hung in the balance from start to finish. Despite trailing at…
13th September 2019
Preview – Settled squad for Boroughmuir Clash
Ayr RFC 1st XV will look to kick on from last week's rampant victory when they travel to Meggetland tomorrow to face Boroughmuir. …
12th September 2019
Bulls to play Newcastle Falcons in Friendly
Scottish Rugby has confirmed that the six semi-professional Super6 franchises will all face Newcastle Falcons XV in a series of friendlies. The…
11th September 2019
Murchie Bolsters Bulls with Two Signings
Peter Murchie has revealed that former Ayr RFC Skipper Peter McCallum and South African back-row Graham Geldenhuys…
8th September 2019
Ayr get up-and-running with Ladies Day win
The new-look Ayr RFC took to their second game of the season at Millbrae against Watsonians on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, which saw a game of…
8th August 2019
Ayr Ladies defeated in Charity Bowl Clash
In what proved to be a dramatic encounter, Ayr Ladies will feel bereaved of a win after shipping 34 second-half points to a well-drilled Cartha…
8th August 2019
Murchie names his Super6 Backroom Staff
Head Coach Peter Murchie has pieced together his support staff which will aid him in the inaugural Super6 season starting later in the year. An…
8th August 2019
Andrew Duncan Names his Captain
Ayr Ladies head coach Andrew Duncan has named Catherine Shennan captain for the 2019-20 season.A former Ayr Community Rugby Trust Modern Apprentice…
19th June 2019
McNae Unveiled as “Little Ladies” Main Sponsor
Ayr Rugby are delighted to announce that McNae Agricultural Engineers have become the U12 girl's main sponsor.McNae are a local agent for tractors in…
19th June 2019
Gregor Henry named Club XV Captain
Club 1st XV Head Coach Stuart Fenwick has named Gregor Henry his captain for the 2019/20 season. He has also confirmed three pre-season ties in…
4th June 2019
Scottish Cup Final – Ayr 27-25 Heriots
‘Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat’, ‘last-gasp winner’, ‘staring down the barrel’… pick a cliché to describe the Scottish Cup Final and…
4th June 2019
ARFC 2019 Award Winners
Ayr RFC celebrated a historic season on Friday night at Ayr Racecourse with the 2019 Annual Awards Dinner.A trailblazing year for the 1XV…
4th June 2019
ARFC Partnership with UWS
On Friday morning Ayr Rugby and the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) signed a unique partnership which was backed by some of the biggest…
4th June 2019
Fenwick Headlines 1XV Coaching Staff
Ayr RFC are delighted to announce that Stuart Fenwick, Head of Youth and Women's Rugby and current U18s coach, will be taking the reins of Ayr's 1XV…
4th June 2019
Land O’Burns ’19 Edition a Success
It was another action-packed weekend at Millbrae for the 2019 Land O'Burns Weekender which saw Ayr and Stirling County bag top prizes. The annual…