James Hudson (born 28 October 1981 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England) is a former rugby union player He was educated at Solihull School, where he gained 1st XV stripes as a lock. Hudson started his career at Bath Rugby, his form led to a selection for the 2006 Churchill Cup. However, citing a lack of first team rugby, Hudson elected to join London Irish at the end of the 2005–06 season. Despite signing a new two-year deal in 2011 it is expected that Hudson will leave Newcastle Falcons upon their impending relegation from the Premiership.