Glasgow Hawks have extended an invitation to Ayr supporters to attend the pre-match lunch at Balgray, Kelvinside Academy's ground, on Saturday 6th September.
Lunch at the Miller Drummond Suite will begin two hours before kick-off and costs £25, which includes admittance to the match.
If you're interested, please contact Rona Gibson before Tuesday 2nd September on 07974 753 691 or ronagibson@glasgowhawks.com.
Tuesday, 12 August 2014
Friday, 8 August 2014
Seniors and U20s take on GHA
The players have been back training for the past month and many have spent their break taking part in sevens tournaments or, in the case of youngsters D'arcy Rae, James Malcolm and Gavin Lowe, competing at the Junior World Championships in New Zealand.
But for the fans, it's been several months since they've seen Ayr turn out and tomorrow will be the first match in over three months for the first XV as they take on GHA in a pre-season friendly.
It kicks off at 2.30pm at Braidholm and will be preceded by an under-20s match at 12.30pm.
Head coach Calum Forrester believes, after a rigorous pre-season, the players will be eager to get back to competing.
"Everyone is looking forward to playing tomorrow. GHA will provide a tough opposition and the boys are looking forward to seeing old team-mate Peter Jericevich, whom alongside head coach Craig Sorbie will have a well-drilled side."
He adds: "The under-20s match beforehand will provide an excellent opportunity for last season's under-18s to experience senior rugby in what is set to be a great day."
The under-20s are coached by Gordon Kotze, who was named BT Youth Coach of the Season at the SRU Club Awards in May.
It's a great opportunity to see the new players in the senior squad in action and take a look at the young players who could be pulling on the pink and black for the first XV in the future, so do get along to Braidholm if you can.
1st XV squad:
George Hunter
Nick Cox
Fraser Watt
Stuart Fenwick
David Young
Robert McAlpine
Scott Sutherland
Graeme Williamson
James Young
Callum Templeton
Ben Johnson
Andrew Dunlop
Graham Fisken
Blair MacPherson
Gibson Siwo
Dave Armstrong
Jack Preston
Adam MacDonald
Danny McCluskey
Kerr Gossman
Dean Kelbrick
Ross Curle
Richard Dalgliesh
Cammy Taylor
Craig Gossman
Grant Anderson
Murray Beckwith
Under-20s squad:
Robbie Mackie
Stephen Naylor
William Black
Nathan Gilmore
Nicky Mckissock
Ben Paterson
Neil MacDonald
Scott Cusack
Jack Brown
Owen Gemmell
Ruaridh Bottomley
Jack Preston
Adam Macdonald
Chris Scott
Ross Anderson
David Lymburn
Ollie Craig
Blair Couper
Ian McKenzie
Ross Gilmour
But for the fans, it's been several months since they've seen Ayr turn out and tomorrow will be the first match in over three months for the first XV as they take on GHA in a pre-season friendly.
It kicks off at 2.30pm at Braidholm and will be preceded by an under-20s match at 12.30pm.
Head coach Calum Forrester believes, after a rigorous pre-season, the players will be eager to get back to competing.
"Everyone is looking forward to playing tomorrow. GHA will provide a tough opposition and the boys are looking forward to seeing old team-mate Peter Jericevich, whom alongside head coach Craig Sorbie will have a well-drilled side."
He adds: "The under-20s match beforehand will provide an excellent opportunity for last season's under-18s to experience senior rugby in what is set to be a great day."
The under-20s are coached by Gordon Kotze, who was named BT Youth Coach of the Season at the SRU Club Awards in May.
It's a great opportunity to see the new players in the senior squad in action and take a look at the young players who could be pulling on the pink and black for the first XV in the future, so do get along to Braidholm if you can.
1st XV squad:
George Hunter
Nick Cox
Fraser Watt
Stuart Fenwick
David Young
Robert McAlpine
Scott Sutherland
Graeme Williamson
James Young
Callum Templeton
Ben Johnson
Andrew Dunlop
Graham Fisken
Blair MacPherson
Gibson Siwo
Dave Armstrong
Jack Preston
Adam MacDonald
Danny McCluskey
Kerr Gossman
Dean Kelbrick
Ross Curle
Richard Dalgliesh
Cammy Taylor
Craig Gossman
Grant Anderson
Murray Beckwith
Under-20s squad:
Robbie Mackie
Stephen Naylor
William Black
Nathan Gilmore
Nicky Mckissock
Ben Paterson
Neil MacDonald
Scott Cusack
Jack Brown
Owen Gemmell
Ruaridh Bottomley
Jack Preston
Adam Macdonald
Chris Scott
Ross Anderson
David Lymburn
Ollie Craig
Blair Couper
Ian McKenzie
Ross Gilmour
Tuesday, 5 August 2014
Niamh selected for Sainsbury's Games Sevens
Ayr Ladies' Niamh Durnan has been selected in the Scotland squad taking part in the Sainsbury's School Games in Manchester.
The Scotland under-19 sevens squad will compete against seven other teams in a multi-sport event from Thursday 4th September to Sunday 7th September.
Read the full story here.
The Scotland under-19 sevens squad will compete against seven other teams in a multi-sport event from Thursday 4th September to Sunday 7th September.
Read the full story here.
Tuesday, 29 July 2014
Raffle prizes needed!
Our eleventh Ladies' Lunch takes place on Saturday 30th August to coincide with the first match of the season against Gala and it will be raising funds for research into Hodgkin Lymphoma.
As part of the fundraising efforts, a raffle will be taking place and it would be good to have some great prizes on offer. If you have anything you wish to donate, you can drop it into the clubhouse.
For more information please contact Eilidh at eilidhr@hotmail.com
As part of the fundraising efforts, a raffle will be taking place and it would be good to have some great prizes on offer. If you have anything you wish to donate, you can drop it into the clubhouse.
For more information please contact Eilidh at eilidhr@hotmail.com
New season's signings
We're delighted to announce the new arrivals who will be playing for Ayr in the forthcoming season.
Prop Fraser Watts joins us from Currie; Ben Johnson (Marr) and Will Bordill (Stirling County) will bolster the back row; and second row Rob McAlpine will pull on the pink and black after two years with Edinburgh Rugby.
We also welcome back the familiar faces of Gavin Lowe, who returns from Glasgow Hawks, and Blair McPherson after a brief spell away.
As well as Finn Russell and Murray McConnell taking up professional contracts with Glasgow Warriors and Peter Jericevich becoming player-coach at GHA, Zimbabwean international prop Denford Mutamangira will be leaving the club.
Denford joined Ayr half-way through the 2011/2012 season and was an immediate hit with the Millbrae faithful thanks to his barrelling runs and bruising tackles.
"It is sad to see him go," says head coach Calum Forrester, "and he will be missed by both the fans and the players as he was very popular around the club."
"It has been an awesome experience for me," Denford tells us, "and I will definitely come back to visit. It's a special club with talented players and coaches and great people on and off the field."
His last words are for those who roared him on during his many appearances. "The Ayr fans are awesome - very passionate and supportive - and they always showed me love."
We wish him, and Finn, Murray and Peter, all the very best.
Ayr started their pre-season training three weeks ago and play their first friendly on Saturday 9th August away to GHA.
Prop Fraser Watts joins us from Currie; Ben Johnson (Marr) and Will Bordill (Stirling County) will bolster the back row; and second row Rob McAlpine will pull on the pink and black after two years with Edinburgh Rugby.
We also welcome back the familiar faces of Gavin Lowe, who returns from Glasgow Hawks, and Blair McPherson after a brief spell away.
As well as Finn Russell and Murray McConnell taking up professional contracts with Glasgow Warriors and Peter Jericevich becoming player-coach at GHA, Zimbabwean international prop Denford Mutamangira will be leaving the club.
Denford joined Ayr half-way through the 2011/2012 season and was an immediate hit with the Millbrae faithful thanks to his barrelling runs and bruising tackles.
"It is sad to see him go," says head coach Calum Forrester, "and he will be missed by both the fans and the players as he was very popular around the club."
"It has been an awesome experience for me," Denford tells us, "and I will definitely come back to visit. It's a special club with talented players and coaches and great people on and off the field."
His last words are for those who roared him on during his many appearances. "The Ayr fans are awesome - very passionate and supportive - and they always showed me love."
We wish him, and Finn, Murray and Peter, all the very best.
Ayr started their pre-season training three weeks ago and play their first friendly on Saturday 9th August away to GHA.
Tuesday, 22 July 2014
Ladies' Lunch in aid of Hodgkin Lymphoma
The first Ladies' Lunch of the new season will take place on Saturday 30th August to coincide with the opening match of 2014/15 against Gala.
Hodgkin Lymphoma can occur at any age, although most people diagnosed are between the ages of 15 and 35 or are aged 60 and over. - See more at: http://www.lymphomas.org.uk/about-lymphoma/types/hodgkin-lymphoma#sthash.AHtadefB.dpuf
This lunch is going to be spectacular - not only is it my 11th one, it's for a fantastic cause.
I like to try and support something or someone local and previous charities have been Butterfly Events, Renal Cancer Research, Ayrshire Hospice, Breast Cancer and recently I supported Thyroid Cancer due to my mum being diagnosed - she's thankfully now fought this and on the road to recovery.
This time I am going to support one of our own, Robbie Fergusson, as he has recently been diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma. Over 1,800 people are diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma each year in the UK. It can occur at any age but mainly between 15 and 35 years old. The majority of people with Hodgkin Lymphoma will be completely cured. Robbie is going through treatment at present and his first results have been positive, which is fantastic news. Now all we need is researchers to find a cure and that's why we ask for your donations and support - to raise as much as possible to help people affected by this and their families.
So don't delay! All seats must be booked and paid for prior to the event. Please confirm numbers and note interest so I can plan ahead!
Cost - £30 per person (2 course meal, bubbles on arrival and entertainment plus entry to the game)
Time: 12 for 12:30
Place: Marquee at Ayr Rugby Club
Attire: Whatever you want from jeans to frocks
We have our comical speaker Robbie Duncan and our spectacular vocal act Jamie Mac. We will also have the Icandy Butlers taking your drinks orders at the tables to save you queuing at the bar....what more could you ask for. I'm also hoping to have a few stalls but I am awaiting confirmation. However, as always Ann Summers is supporting us again.
After the lunch there might be a BBQ and more antics from the teams themselves as they want to get involved and show their support. Finally, DJ Neil McColm will be playing a range of music to get everyone onto that dance floor till they drop.
If you want to book a seat/table/stall (stalls are £15 and you bring your own trestle tables etc - just need to know space) or just want to volunteer help on the day get in touch asap! Remember it's a fantastic cause for one of our own so any donations and help appreciated.
- Eilidh Rankin, Ayr RFC Social Co-ordinator, eilidhr@hotmail.com.
Saturday, 19 July 2014
Ayr Ladies begin pre-season
Ayr Ladies begin their pre-season training on Monday 21st July at 7pm at the Old Racecourse.
After a cracking debut season, the ladies are raring to go again, not that they've had much of a break, with Turnberry Beach Rugby, touch rugby sessions and fitness bootcamps keeping them busy over the past few months.
The Ladies are always looking for new recruits, so don't hesitate to get in touch with them via Facebook or Twitter, or pop along to the Old Racecourse to see them in action.
After a cracking debut season, the ladies are raring to go again, not that they've had much of a break, with Turnberry Beach Rugby, touch rugby sessions and fitness bootcamps keeping them busy over the past few months.
The Ladies are always looking for new recruits, so don't hesitate to get in touch with them via Facebook or Twitter, or pop along to the Old Racecourse to see them in action.
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