Ian Alexander Rutherford (born 30 June 1957) was a New Zealand cricketer who played for Central Districts and Otago.
In 1978-79 in the Shell Trophy Final he batted for 625 minutes for his highest first-class score of 222 for Otago against Central Districts in New Plymouth.
He is the older brother of Ken Rutherford.
He also played for Central Otago in the Hawke Cup.