Our 2024 Vision
An inclusive Club at the heart and the centre of the community
Our Mission
To establish solid foundations that ensure that rugby is in the best position to continue to flourish in all aspects of the game, for all, whilst contributing towards education, health, wellbeing, employment, discipline and inclusiveness across the Ayrshire community.
Our Values
Respect, Enjoyment, Achievement, Lifestyle
Sponsorship
Lets get your company or business noticed
Sponsorship at Ayr RFC is a great way to get your company or business noticed in the local community and further afield, as well as supporting the club. Whether it's for the men's, women's or youth sections or the Ayr Rugby Academy, there are several options, big and small, to suit you.
If interested please contact Glen Tippett: [email protected]
Club News
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Ayr Rugby Academy
The Ayr RFC Rugby Academy has been supporting the development of young athletes for nearly a decade. The Academy has the purpose of supporting players aspiring to enter Scottish Rugby Academies or those who are unable to attend for logistical or personal reasons, ensuring that a performance environment is accessible to all who require it. The program identifies players based not only on their ability but more importantly on their attitude. Currently supporting 70 players across our Junior, Girls and Senior Academy sections, we provide a support network consisting of Technical/Tactical development, Strength & Conditioning, and Nutritional support, as well as workshops on Mental Health, Lifestyle Management and Video Analysis. Players, supported by the coaches, set goals and targets based around their own development plan. We are proud to have supported a number of past and current age grade District and International Players on their journey towards Pro Rugby.
Community Trust
The Ayr Community Rugby Trust (ACRT) obtained charitable status on 1st March 2008.
Ayr Community Rugby Trust is a registered Scottish Charity (SC039365) and as such qualifies for Gift Aid. Any tax paying individual can make a personal donation to the Trust and, provided that a gift aid declaration form is signed, the Trust can then claim 25% of the donation back from HMRC.
Club History
1897 the club was born
As is the case with so many clubs, Ayr’s beginnings stemmed from the boys of a rugby school returning after university or spells abroad and looking to continue playing. So it was that in 1897 the club was born, with Andrew Gray, Angus and Norman Lindsay, Ralston Watt, W McLachlan, David Highet and James Templeton among the founding members who adopted the famous cerise and black colours. Sadly, only Highet returned from the Boer War.