Canberra Raiders boss Don Furner as asked fans to "hold tight" in seeking information about the future of games as the NRL prepares to offer almost $500,000 in financial assistance to every club.
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The NRL will go into lockdown from round two as per federal government advice about large gatherings and the potential spread of coronavirus.
They will not travel to New Zealand to play the Warriors in Auckland after New Zealand introduced a mandatory quarantine period for those travelling to the country.
The Green Machine will instead head to the Gold Coast for a rescheduled match against the Warriors, who have stayed in Australia to ensure the competition can continue.
The NRL will reportedly ask the federal government for up to $200 million in relief as they prepare to ban crowds from matches from next weekend.
Furner said on Saturday he expected Canberra to lose up to $4 million this year if all games are played at empty stadiums.
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In his message to fans on Sunday, Furner said: "As a game, we now need time to assess this situation before providing any further communications, so we appreciate your patience while we work through this unprecedented situation.
"Now, as much as ever, we value your constant support and understanding. Rugby League is known for its resilience and we know we will work through this together.
"We would ask that you hold tight and await further information, as we won't be able to provide any answers over the phone or email at this point."
The Raiders had been hoping home crowd advantage would given them an early-season boost this year.
Their round-one win against the Gold Coast Titans on Friday was just the fifth time in 20 years they had played the first game of the year in the capital.
They were scheduled to play Manly in Canberra on April 3 and then the Knights and Rabbitohs in back to back weeks in rounds five and six.
Those matches could still go ahead, but it is unclear whether fans will be allowed to attend.
The NRL could offer clubs up to $425,000 each from a "distressed funds" to help them cope with the loss of crowd revenue.
It could help cover costs if members request refunds, but clubs are asking fans to be patient as they deal with uncertain times.
Chris Dutton
Chris Dutton has been a sport journalist since 2008, covering rugby union, rugby league, basketball, cricket and soccer. He has covered World Cups and Olympic Games in print and online. Chris has had a stint as news director, but is back in sport to follow the ups and downs. Email: chris.dutton@canberratimes.com.au
Chris Dutton has been a sport journalist since 2008, covering rugby union, rugby league, basketball, cricket and soccer. He has covered World Cups and Olympic Games in print and online. Chris has had a stint as news director, but is back in sport to follow the ups and downs. Email: chris.dutton@canberratimes.com.au
