About Sid Riley
Lived 1878 – 1964 (aged 85). Sid Riley was an Australian and New Zealand rugby union player.
Sidney Austin Riley (18 April 1878 – 31 March 1964) was a rugby union player who represented Australia.
thumb Riley, a centre, was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and claimed one international rugby cap for Australia, against New Zealand, at Sydney, on 15 August 1903. He also played rugby league in a match for New Zealand against Auckland and played for Auckland several times and was a member of the Ponsonby rugby club and Ponsonby United rugby league club.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sid Riley?
Australian rugby union player
When was Sid Riley born?
Sid Riley was born on 18 April 1878 in Auckland.
When did Sid Riley die?
Sid Riley died on 31 March 1964 in Auckland.
What was Sid Riley's occupation?
Sid Riley was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Sid Riley?
Sid Riley was Australian and New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sid Riley. https://biography.guide/sid-riley/
MLA: "Sid Riley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sid-riley/.
Chicago: "Sid Riley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sid-riley/.
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