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
Weekend Review
The Ayrshire Bulls managed to scrape victory over Stirling County at Bridgehaugh on Sunday, battling the elements as much the opposition. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.