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
Full Points on the Road for the Bulls
Callum Kerr @ Meggetland The Ayrshire Bulls made tricky work of their away bout to Boroughmuir, but inevitably left with all available points…
Bulls Make Light Work of Heriots at Goldenacre
Callum Kerr @ Goldenacre The Ayrshire Bulls secured a statement win on the road against Heriots Rugby earlier today. They ‘nilled’ the hosts in what…
Ayr bring the Cairdeas Quaich back to Millbrae
Callum Kerr @ Bridgehaugh The first piece of Silverware up for grabs this season was secured this evening at Bridgehaugh, with Ayr bringing the…
Bulls Seal Victory Over Stirling
David Graham at Millbrae: The Ayrshire Bulls pulled off a convincing win over Stirling County at Millbrae this afternoon with a 48-17 victory. The…
Ayr Beat Gala in First Home Game of the Season
David Graham at Millbrae: Ayr made it two wins from two as they saw off Gala Rugby at Millbrae this afternoon with an emphatic 37-20 victory.……
Ayr Rugby Announce Captains for the New Season
Ayr Rugby Head Coach Stuart Fenwick has named Cameron Reece as the 1st XV Captain, with Vice-Captain as Zac Howard, for the upcoming season. Stuart…
Ayr Rugby Coaching Team for the New Season
Ayr Rugby is delighted to announce that Stuart Fenwick will be the club’s 1st XV Head Coach for the upcoming season. The former Scotland U21 player…
Bulls Bounce Back with Emphatic Victory
Callum Kerr at Millbrae: The Ayrshire Bulls thrust themselves back into the win column this afternoon with a heroic victory over Heriots at Millbrae.…
The Bulls Fall Short to County at the Death
Callum Kerr at Bridgehaugh: This evening the Ayrshire Bulls fell narrowly on the road to Stirling County, with an injury-time penalty securing…
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.