As a youngster he idolised Mat Rogers which was the reason he supported the Sharks, the team he in fact made his debut against.

Previously father and son combinations, such as Steve and Mat Rogers have represented different states.

In 2009, played halfback, five-eighth and fullback due to the injuries to players such as Scott Prince and Mat Rogers.

Despite not playing in the match due to a knee injury sustained in game 2, Mat Rogers finished as the series' top point scorer with 17 points.

On 14 December 2006, Mat Rogers was released from his contract from the Waratahs and the Australian Rugby Union.

After 2010 the Titans finished up 4th overall in the 2010 NRL season, with Mat Rogers retiring at the conclusion of the season.

During the off-season the Titans lost inspirational five-eighth Mat Rogers to retirement.

He is known as the first dual-international to switch codes from league to union; 2 years before the more publicised exodus of Wendell Sailor and Mat Rogers.

He ended the season with the most tries scored, shared with Mat Rogers.

In the twenty-second minute Mat Rogers equalised with another penalty kick.