Premiership Rugby and the RFU have so far given no indication that they will provide financial support as the domestic calendar is ravaged by the coronavirus.
The Premiership has come to a halt as the authorities postpone fixtures in an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
The Pro14 has followed suit as has the European competition, but clubs are concerned at the financial ramifications.
Several outfits have asked their players to take a pay cut whilst games are put on hold as they look to survive.
Sale and Gloucester are set to have difficult conversations with their players this week as backroom staff are also affected.
Northampton Saints, who are among the favourites for the Premiership, have admitted they will lose £1.6m if their final four league games are cancelled.
But while the Welsh and Scottish governing bodies have pledged to help their clubs there is no such sign England will follow suit, reports the Sun.
Wales' four clubs and Scotland's two are both affected by the postponement of the Pro14.
Last term Exeter were the only one of the 12 top flight clubs to be in the plus, but their £700,000 profit was dwarfed by the 44m combined losses of their rivals.
Players union chief Damian Hopley is urgently looking to deal with the situation and has asked players to hear what their clubs have to say during the difficult times.
He said: “While we fully appreciate the unprecedented times around global sport, we are also seeking urgent clarification on the current financial impact for English club rugby.
“Our advice is that players hear what the clubs have to say and then we will consider a collective position across the league.”
