Activate - a physical preparation resource proven to reduce injury risk in rugby

Player welfare is World Rugby’s number one priority. We continually work to ensure our stakeholders can access high quality, up to date training and education opportunities supported by a wide range of resources to help them to make our game safer and better. Rugby is a physically intense sport in which players perform a variety of repeated contact and non-contact activities. Players need to be physically prepared for the various high intensity physical requirements that come with playing the game so that they can take part safely and effectively. The Activate programme is a physical preparation resource that coaches can use to prepare their players for the physical requirements of rugby.

 

EVIDENCE BEHIND ACTIVATE

26-40% FEWER SOFT TISSUE INJURIES

 29-60% FEWER CONCUSSIONS

 

There are four versions of Activate:

 

Under-15 (13–15 years)

Download the Activate Under-15 Cue Cards

 

Under-16 (15–16 years)

Download the Activate Under-16 Cue Cards

 

Under-18 (16–18 years)

Download the Activate Under-18 Cue Cards

 

Adult (18+ years)

Download the Activate Adult Cue Cards