The club first entered a senior team into Auckland Rugby League competitions in 1964 under coach Tommy Baxter.

In 1965 Paparoa Park, the club's current home ground, was created with the help of the Howick Borough Council.

[6] In 2010 the club won promotion to the Fox Memorial Trophy and finished third before losing to the Te Atatu Roosters in a semi final.

[10] Six players from the Hornets were named in the Counties Manukau representative team to compete in the Albert Baskerville Trophy.

Players who have played for the club include Paul Atkins, Zeb Luisi, Anthony Gelling, Samuel Brunton,[12] Luke Laban[13] and Isaac John.