This was an Australia-wide movement aimed at creating a more even grade cricket competition and generate suburban loyalty and rivalry.
The club has at times suffered financial setbacks, especially around the time of World War II, and the club was threatened with expulsion form the NTCA due to non-payment of fees.
In more recent times, the club has experienced an era of success, with the Men's First Grade side regularly competing in finals and grand finals, and the Women's First Grade team winning their 6th consecutive premiership in 2020-21.
Notable overseas players include Jack "Flatjack" Simmons (also captained Tasmania) and Andrew Hayhurst of the UK.
With a strong history as a breeding ground for representative cricketers, the twohighest profile South Launceston products are Shaun Young and George Bailey.