Hugh Stainton Poyntz was a career soldier who played first-class cricket for Somerset between 1904 and 1921. He also played three matches for Orange Free State in 1912–13. He was born at Nottingham and died at Harestock, Hampshire.
- Occupation
- cricketer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Born
- September 17, 1877
- Died
- June 22, 1955