Charlie van Renen (23 August 1868 – 20 July 1942) was a South African international rugby union player. Born in Constantia, Cape Town, he attended Diocesan College before playing provincial rugby for Western Province. He made three appearances for South Africa, all against the British Isles, one match during the 1891 tour and two in 1896. Van Renen died in 1942, in Retreat, Cape Town, at the age of 73.[1] His brother, Bertie, also played rugby union for South Africa.[2]

Charlie van Renen
Birth nameCharles Gerhard van Renen
Date of birth(1868-08-23)23 August 1868
Place of birthConstantia, Cape Town,
South Africa
Date of death20 July 1942(1942-07-20) (aged 73)
Place of deathRetreat, Cape Town,
South Africa
SchoolDiocesan College
Notable relative(s)Bertie van Renen (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Western Province ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1891–1896 South Africa 3 (0)

References edit

  1. ^ "South Africa / Players & Officials / Charlie van Renen". Scrum. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
  2. ^ "Charlie van Renen". Springbok Rugby Hall of Fame. Retrieved 5 September 2010.