About Stan Ponchard
Lived 1924 – 2000 (aged 76). Stan Ponchard was an Australian rugby league player.
Stanley Frederick 'Stan' Ponchard (13 February 1924 22 November 2000) was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played for the Balmain Tigers in the NSWRFL.
Biography
A Balmain junior, Ponchard played five-eighth for Balmain between 19431948 and 19511953. He also captained the club during his career. He appeared in 104 first grade games and scored 46 tries and kicked 14 goals.
Ponchard won two premierships with Balmain in 1944 and 1946. His representative career extended to one appearance for N.S.W. City Firsts in 1948.
He was the nephew of another Balmain stalwart, Des Ponchard who played with the Tigers between 19221929.
Ponchard moved to Kempsey, New South Wales after his playing career, and died there on 22 November 2000.
Accolades
Stan Ponchard was posthumously inducted into the Balmain Tigers Hall of Fame in 2010.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Stan Ponchard?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Stan Ponchard born?
Stan Ponchard was born on 13 February 1924.
When did Stan Ponchard die?
Stan Ponchard died on 22 November 2000 in Kempsey.
What was Stan Ponchard's occupation?
Stan Ponchard was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Stan Ponchard?
Stan Ponchard was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stan Ponchard. https://biography.guide/stan-ponchard/
MLA: "Stan Ponchard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stan-ponchard/.
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