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
Get your business or organisation noticed!
Sponsorship at Ayr RFC is a great way to get your company or business noticed in the local community and further afield. Millbrae is the home to The Ayrshire Bulls - Fosroc 2021 Champions, Ayr 1st XV and Millbrae team, Ayr Ladies, a flourishing youth section and the Ayr Community Rugby Trust. There are lots of sponsorship opportunities, from player sponsorship, to main sponsor.
If you are interested in sponsorship please get in touch and let's talk!General Sponsorship [email protected] Ayr Rugby 1st XV [email protected]Ayr Ladies XV [email protected]Ayr Youth [email protected]Ayrshire Bulls [email protected] Ayr Community Rugby Trust [email protected]
Club News
Ayr put up record score over Melrose at Millbrae
Callum Kerr @ Millbrae Ayr RFC extended their unbeaten run to twelve matches this afternoon, beating old foes Melrose 69-34 under the lights at…
Ayr Santa Dash
Ayr Santa Dash 2023 Organised by Ayr Rugby Club, Ayr United & Ayr Cricket Club to enable local charities, organisations and groups to raise…
DIGITAL MARKETING ASSOCIATE – Ayr Rugby Club & Ayrshire Bulls
Ayr Rugby Club is seeking a talented and passionate Digital Marketing Associate to join our team. In this role you will play a crucial role in…
Appeal for new home for Dam Park football posts
Having taken ownership of Dam Park Stadium in September, the Directors of Ayr Rugby Club have been busy preparing the site for use.…
Ayr Rugby Club kick single use cups into touch
News Item Ayr Rugby Club kick single use cups into touch! In a first for a Scottish Rugby Club, Ayr have gone “green” and disposed of…
Tom Wilson
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Tom Wilson, a former 1st XV player and Committee Member, at the age of 90. Tom’s funeral…
Ayr Rugby Club – First Golf Outing
In 1969, the Ayr Rugby Club embarked on an exciting and momentous journey as they organised their very first golf outing. This event marked a…
Albert Bartlett extends sponsorship of Ayr Rugby Club
Albert Bartlett, the UK’s leading producer of potato products & No.1 fresh potato brand, has announced the extension of their…
Dash of Pink Cheque
Ritchie Marshall, Founder & CEO of Cahonas Scotland received a cheque for £1535.15 from Euan Hamilton and Brian Williamson from Ayr…
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.