About William Renwick
Lived 1914 – 1944 (aged 29). William Renwick was a British rugby union player.
William Norman Renwick (29 November 1914 – 15 June 1944) was a Scotland international rugby union player, who was killed in World War II at Bolsena.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Edinburgh Wanderers and London Scottish FC.
He played for the Scotland Possibles side in their trial match against the Scotland Probables on 15 January 1938.
International career
He was capped twice for between 1938 and 1939, scoring two tries.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Renwick?
Scottish rugby union player (1914–1944)
When was William Renwick born?
William Renwick was born on 29 November 1914 in Edinburgh.
When did William Renwick die?
William Renwick died on 15 June 1944 in Bolsena.
What was William Renwick's occupation?
William Renwick was a rugby union player.
What nationality was William Renwick?
William Renwick was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Renwick (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Renwick. https://biography.guide/william-renwick-rugby-union-player/
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