CharliePoynton
Wing
Exeter Chiefs signed winger Charlie Poynton from the South Sydney Rabbitohs for the 2026/27 season.
The then 19-year-old, who was born in New Zealand, switched the Sydney coastline for the beaches of Devon to further his rugby career.
The talented teenager made the switch to the Gallagher PREM from rugby league with the Rabbitohs. He signed with the Sydney based NSWRL in October 2025 having impressed in their junior system in the SG Ball Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup competitions.
Educated at Barker College, Poynton can play winger or full-back and was part of the NSW Waratahs senior academy, aligned with their partner club, Manly Marlins.
At international level, in July 2024 Poynton was selected in the Australia U18s development squad by coach Shannon Fraser.
