Former NRL star Wendell Sailor arrested after obstructing traffic and resisting arrest

Former NRL star Wendell Sailor has been arrested over an incident in which he obstructed traffic in Wollongong late on Friday night.
Sailor, a dual international having represented Australia in rugby league and rugby union, is poised to appear in bail court on Saturday.
Former Broncos star Wendell Sailor.Credit: 2001
“About 11pm on Friday 5 December 2025, police were called to Throsby Drive, Wollongong, following reports of a man obstructing traffic,” NSW Police said in a statement.
“Officers attached to Wollongong Police District attended and located a 51-year-old man on the road.
“Checks revealed the man was allegedly breaching bail conditions. He was arrested and taken to Wollongong Police Station where he was charged with breach of bail, obstructing traffic and resist arrest.
“He was refused bail to appear before Bail Court 3 today, Saturday 6 December 2025. There were no reports of injuries to the man or officers.”
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