He currently is the assistant coach for the Austin Gilgronis in Major League Rugby (MLR) competition in the United States.

After the successful appearances for junior representative sides, he made his Super 12 debut for the New South Wales Waratahs.

He was a member of the Australian squad that toured England, Scotland and France at the end of the year but did not play because of a recurring hamstring injury.

[citation needed] Gerrard moved to Japan and spent one season with the NTT Communications Shining Arcs.

[citation needed] Gerrard moved back from Japan to join the Melbourne Rebels for the start of the 2011 Super Rugby season.