Iggy O'Donnell

Who is Iggy O'Donnell?

Ignatius Charles "Iggy" O'Donnell was a rugby union player who represented Australia.

Iggy O'Donnell, a fly-half, was born in Hillston, New South Wales and claimed a total of 2 international rugby caps for Australia. His debut game was against Great Britain, at Sydney, on 5 August 1899. His brother John O'Donnell, also played for Australia as a forward in the final Test of Australia's first-ever series with the Lions. Both brothers were old boys of St Ignatius' College, Riverview, members of the Sydney's famous Wallaroos Rugby Club and later North Sydney. Jack was a rookie in his early twenties and had never appeared in a state match when he packed down against the tourists. Jack later made 25 appearances for New South Wales, including three against David Bedell-Sivright's British/Irish side in 1904. He captained both Norths and NSW, but never again appeared in a Test. Jack O'Donnell died in 1956, aged 79.