Thomas Poynton

Thomas Poynton (second ¼ 1885 – second ¼ 1942 ) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at representative level for England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity, as a three-quarter, i.e. , or .

Poynton played at in Wakefield Trinity's 0–6 defeat by Hull F.C. in the 1914 Challenge Cup Final during the 1913–14 season at Thrum Hall, Halifax, in front of a crowd of 19,000.

Poynton's Testimonial match at Wakefield Trinity was a joint testimonial for Arthur Burton, Arthur Kenealy "Nealy" Crosland, William "Billy" Lynch, and Thomas "Tommy" Poynton, and took place against Yorkshire at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Wednesday 27 April 1922.

Representative honours Poynton won a cap for England while at Wakefield Trinity in 1911 against Australia.

Poynton won cap(s) for Yorkshire while at Wakefield Trinity.

Outside Rugby League Tommy Poynton was permanently disabled during World War I.

Personal life Thomas Poynton is related to the rugby league footballer, Harold Poynton.