About Jorge Cilley
Lived 1914 – 1960 (aged 45–46). Jorge Cilley was an Argentine rugby union player.
Jorge Cilley (1914–1960), nicknamed La Chinche was an Argentine rugby union flanker who played for both, Club Atlético San Isidro (CASI) and San Isidro Club (SIC). He also was four times capped for the Argentina national team.
Career Cilley began his career in Club Atlético San Isidro, where he won the Torneo de la URBA titles of 1933 and 1934. Cilley was one of the founding members of San Isidro Club, team where he won two URBA titles fin 1939 and 1941.
On August 16, 1936, Cilley had his first test match against Great Britain. He participates in the first tour outside the country of the Argentina national team. On September 20, 1936, in Valparaíso, Argentina played against the national team of Chile, with a score 29–0 in favor of Argentina.
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Who was Jorge Cilley?
Argentine rugby union footballer
When was Jorge Cilley born?
Jorge Cilley was born in 1914 in Buenos Aires.
When did Jorge Cilley die?
Jorge Cilley died in 1960 in Buenos Aires.
What was Jorge Cilley's occupation?
Jorge Cilley was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Jorge Cilley?
Jorge Cilley was Argentine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jorge Cilley. https://biography.guide/jorge-cilley/
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