Peter McDonnell (c.1874– 24 May 1950)[1][2] was a New Zealand rugby union player who represented the All Blacks in 1896.
Described as "tricky and clever",[3] McDonnell was educated at Wanganui High School and then Te Aute College.
[3][4] It was in 1896, the start of his second stint playing for Wanganui that McDonnell became an All Black.
McDonnell did not score any points in his sole appearance.
[4] Also in 1896, while playing for Wanganui in a 32-0 win over Manawatu, McDonnell became the first player in New Zealand first class history to score four tries in a game.