James O'Donnell (rugby union)

James O'Donnell
Born1860
Died(1942-05-01)1 May 1942
Notable relativeJack O'Donnell (son)
Rugby union career
Position Forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1882 Canterbury 1
1883 Otago 3
1884–88 New South Wales
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1884 New Zealand 0 (0)

James O'Donnell (1860 – 1 May 1942) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A forward, he was a member of the first New Zealand national team in 1884, and later played for New South Wales.