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
Murchie Bolsters Bulls with Two Signings
Peter Murchie has revealed that former Ayr RFC Skipper Peter McCallum and South African back-row Graham Geldenhuys…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.