The NRL have launched an investigation after the Titans confirmed on Friday controversial winger James Roberts had been arrested on the Gold Coast.

A Titans spokesman said Roberts was arrested at Surfers Paradise last weekend for committing a public nuisance and obstructing a police officer.

“The NRL integrity unit was notified immediately the club became aware of the charges and we will continue to work through the issue with the NRL,” a Titans statement said.

“There will be no further comment at this stage.”

Roberts, 21, had been considered on his last chance after being sacked from two NRL clubs for alcohol related incidents before the Gold Coast threw him a lifeline last year.

Dumped by South Sydney in 2012, Roberts – who has a history of personal issues – was reportedly sleeping in his car when he signed with Penrith.

But he did not last a year before his NRL contract was again terminated for a string of off-field incidents involving alcohol and was picked up mid-2013 by the Titans.