Club rugby around the entirety of Australia has been

Club rugby around the entirety of Australia has been shut down until at least the first week of May because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The nationwide postponement covers matches, training and face-to-face education courses.

A statement from Rugby Australia said: “Following a meeting of the National Development Panel, Rugby Australia along with the State and Territory Member Unions have unanimously agreed to postpone all community Rugby until the first week of May, effective immediately.”