All rugby activities have been put on hold until at least June 1 due to the coronavirus crisis and while Southern Inland have a number of options in place, Ribot believes utilising the app will show the sport is taking the health situation serious while endeavouring to return.

"As a club I would like to see us get as close to 100 per cent uptake on the government's app as I think that is the best guard against avoiding another lockdown," Ribot said.

"It can help mitigate any further outbreaks and if we were to do that not only as a club but as a league I think it would carry a lot of weight.

"It wouldn't necessarily mean it would help us get back to playing but it would be in stark contrast to what we see our NRL stars doing the other day.

"We can show we are responsible citizens and that is the key.

"Everyone knows there is going to be a new normal for a period of time and I hope whoever is making the rules can start treating us like adults, that we are responsible and we understand that even if we are playing sport we need to be reasonable and responsible.

"If you are not well, showing symptoms or have a high temperature stay at home, download the app and once you've been out training avoid going into contact with people who are vulnerable at the elderly."

City had gone through a big pre-season under new coach Ben Schreiber and the returning Nathan Honeyman.

Ribot remains hopeful the competition will take shape in some form, believing it is will be boost to the mental health of players and the wider community.

"I don't think anybody really knows if and when restrictions are going to be lifted but I would like to see us play some rugby," he said.

"I know there are a lot of players who enjoy playing the game and it is more than just rugby.

"It is a social connection for a lot of the players and I don't want to go overboard and say it is a essential service in terms of mental health but it is close.

"Especially a lot of young men open up to their friends and fellow players in and around rugby and after rugby when we do our presentations at the pub."

The NRL is looking to restart their season on May 28.

Ribot believes it could be an important moment for sport across the country.

"Most of our players are keen to get back and we are all waiting with bated breathe to see what happens with the NRL, not that there is much of a link between us and the NRL, but I think that it may be a bit of a watershed moment and hopefully see some community-type sports re-open," he said.

"Not just for the good of the individual clubs but for the good of the community.

"I think there is a lot of people who would benefit a lot from having a run around and re-engaing when it is safe to do so."

Of the 45 COVID-19 cases reported by the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, there has been one death and 40 have since recovered.

No new cases have been reported in the region since April 17 and Wagga hasn't had a new case since April 3.

Ribot thought doesn't believe it is unreasonable country leagues could start up before some inner-city competitions.

He's also been pleased with the work the Boiled Lollies have been doing individually to prepare for the season to get under way.

"Nathan Honeyman and Ben Schreiber have done a good job knocking together some online training programs," Ribot said.

"The take up has a little bit hit and miss but there was already a lot of players doing their own thing and posting it on the various social media platforms.

"It was really good to see and physically we are not connected as we would have been but there has been a bit of an uptick in how much social media has been put up by players to the group and each other.

"That is pretty positive for us."

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