Return To League
In 2007, Rogers revived his rugby league career with the new club, Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League. He became their equal top tryscorer for the Titan's inaugural season even after missing a handful of games late in the season due to a cracked patella.
Rogers started the 2008 season with the Gold Coast Titans at five-eighth. Rogers had been suspended for the first time in his NRL career after a dangerous tackle on Parramatta Eels winger, Luke Burt, during Round 5 of the NRL Premiership.
Roger announced his retirement from professional sport on 16 August 2010, and played his last NRL game on 24 September, with the Titans losing the preliminary final to the Sydney Roosters. There was speculation that he would continue to play in 2011, with Rogers hinting that he would register with the NRL in case of an injury crisis, but that did not eventuate
With the Titans playing poorly in 2011, Rogers has agreed to train with the club and was intent on returning to the field. He returned in Round 18 against the New Zealand Warriors. However, Rogers broke his foot in the 22-6 loss, effectively ending both his season and his career for a second time. (League News, Gold Coast Titans, Rugby League | Wed 29 Jun 09:50:50 EST 2011)
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