Bad news for dual international Wendell Sailor as he faces court following alleged drunken rampage in Sydney bar

Ex-dual international Wendell Sailor has faced court over an alleged drunken rampage at a city-centre bar earlier this month.

The 50-year-old former Brisbane Broncos and Wallabies star faced Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday.

He was charged with two counts of common assault, behaving in an offensive manner, refusing to leave a licensed premises and stalking or intimidation.

On the evening of November 6, Sailor allegedly remained near a Sydney city-venue, Pappy’s Bar on Erskine St, after being refused service due to his conduct.

He allegedly assaulted two people, one of whom he is also accused of intimidating.

Claims by Sailor’s lawyer, Adam Houda, that police intended to drop one of the two assault charges were shot down by prosecutors in court.

‘The officer in charge contacted me and told me he was going to be withdrawing a charge,’ Mr Houda said.

The prosecutor replied: ‘That’s not the case, Your Honour.’

Sailor was charged with two counts of common assault, behaving in an offensive manner, refusing to leave a licensed premises and stalking or intimidation (pictured, playing for the Broncos in 2001)

Claims by Sailor’s lawyer Adam Houda that police intended to drop one of the two assault charges were shot down by prosecutors in court, with the matter adjourned for a further hearing on January 30

An officer in charge of an investigation did not have the authority to unilaterally drop the charge, the court was told.

Sailor represented Australia in both rugby league and rugby union, including winning the 2000 Rugby League World Cup, where he was the top try-scorer.

He played nine seasons with the Brisbane Broncos – where he won three premierships – before ending his NRL career in 2009 following two seasons with St George Illawarra.

The matter was adjourned for a further hearing on January 30.

In July this year, Sailor quit his role as a commentator on Triple M with immediate effect.

‘My primary focus now is dedicating more time to my children and pursuing grassroots interests,’ Sailor said in a statement.

‘I am deeply grateful for Southern Cross Austereo’s understanding and support of my decision. Balancing my career with family life is my priority.

‘Triple M has been an integral part of my professional journey. I have forged lifelong friendships and cherished every moment commenting on NRL matches and hosting The Rush Hour.

‘I am thankful for the encouragement I have received and am eager for my next chapter, to concentrate on family, as well as interests such as golf and corporate opportunities.’