It was one of three Shute Shield fixtures that were to be played in the Central West, all of which are now uncertain.

Cowra Rugby Club was going to host a standalone Shute Shield match on ANZAC Day when the Blowes Cup had a general bye.

Whether the Eagles will host a reschedule fixture is at this stage unknown.

Orange's Wade Park was slated to host an Eastern Suburbs home game, with West Harbour scheduled to play the Beasties on May 23 in the afternoon before Orange City and Orange Emus clashed under lights.

Mudgee had also been set see Shute Shield action at Glen Willow, with a May 9 clash between Sydney Uni and Northern Suburbs slated for the town.

Given the uncertainty surrounding the length of time government restrictions will be in place to combat the spread of COVID-19, Rugby Australia and the state and territory unions are not in a position to provide a specific return date.

"During this postponement we will continue working with stakeholders across community rugby to plan for a range of recommencement dates," James Selby, Rugby Australia general manager of community rugby, said.

"In the interest of the safety and welfare of all participants, preparation and training time will be factored in ahead of rugby competitions recommencing.

"Community rugby and its people are the lifeblood of our great game and our decisions will always be made with the interests of participants, families and the broader community as the priority."

On Friday morning Rugby Australia announced that it and its member unions had made the collective decision to further postpone community rugby across the country until at least June 1.

All rugby activity including matches, training and face-to-face education courses will not be conducted during this period.

It follows a move earlier in the week which saw the suspension periods for Football NSW competitions extended as well.