Rugby dual-code international Wendell Sailor has faced court over an alleged drunken rampage at a city-centre bar.

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

He is 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."

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 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.

AAP