Friday's Super Rugby trial between Melbourne Rebels and Brumbies (ACT), scheduled to 'christen' the redeveloped Lavington Sportsground, was cancelled on Monday.

The Rebels rushed to the ACT last Friday in the wake of Victoria's five-day lockdown, so the pair will now meet in Canberra on the same day.

"The decision's based on logistics, the Rebels are here for the week," Brumbies' general manager rugby Chris Tindall.

The Brumbies and Rebels met in a trial at Albury's Greenfield Park last year.

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"The clubs have been great, the (Albury City) council's been great, we're all just a victim of circumstances," Albury Wodonga Rugby Union Club (Steamers) president Mick Raynes said.

"Our club's attitude is there's more important things in life and we feel totally for all Victorians."

The Brumbies are hoping fans will make the trek for the first home game against the NSW Waratahs on February 27.

Plans for Lavington's multi-million dollar facility have been 'cursed' after the planned Richmond-Western Bulldogs game was scrapped, again due to COVID.

Despite the double-barrelled blow, it's still a big sporting week for the Border.

Corowa Golf Club will host an inaugural event, The Murray Open, starting Tuesday.

The $50,000 two-day event is part of the NSW Regional Open series, attracting a host of winners from a number of circuits, including three-time European Tour winner and Corowa product Marcus Fraser.

The Border will also host NSW Origin rugby league coach Brad 'Freddy' Fittler on Wednesday, while Cricket Albury-Wodonga players will represent Riverina in the zone's biggest match in 18 years at Goulburn on Sunday.

Riverina faces juggernaut Newcastle for the NSW Country Championship.

And in horse racing, Border trainers are targeting Saturday's $100,000 Country Championships in Wagga.