The World Rugby ACTIVATE program is designed to assist with player welfare and safety by providing coaches with a physical preparation tool that can be implemented as part of training and as a pre-game warm-up and to assist in the reduction of injury.

Activate is a structured, progressive exercise program that is designed to be used as part of training sessions and pre-match warm-up routines.

The program was developed using scientific evidence and expert opinion, whilst feedback from active coaches helped to ensure that the program is suitable to use across community-level rugby settings.

There are four versions of Activate:

• Under-15 (Age 13–15 years)
• Under-16 (Age 15–16 years)
• Under-18 (Age 16–18 years)
• Adult (Age 18+ years)

Each version contains several progressive levels to be used throughout the playing season.

Research has shown that the program can reduce the number of injuries to muscles and ligaments (by 26-40%) and the number of concussions (by 29-60%) in youth and adult community-level rugby players. Using the program more frequently has also been shown to further lessen injury risk.

When: Sunday 19th January 2025

Where: Trelleborg Rugby Arena

Time: To be confirmed

This course is will be run as an "Activate Training & Education" weekend where World Rugby Educators from the Nordic regions will be "Activate Aquainted" in delivering Activate courses on the Saturday by Rugby Europe Trainers then deliver this course as part of their assessment on the Sunday to coaches.