The club is a part of Country Rugby League and have competed in the South Coast first grade competition since 1970.

The club fielded an under-18s squad that year entered their inaugural grade team in reserves in 1966.

The turn of the century wasn't as fruitful for the club winning no first grade titles, although they participated in a few finals.

Notably, the Gorillas lost two consecutive grand finals, in 2009 to the Albion Park-Oak Flats Eagles[4] and in 2010 to the Gerringong Lions.

Prop Alex Volkanovski was named man of the match in his final game for the Gorillas before embarking on his UFC career.