James Hanson (born 15 September 1988) is an Australian rugby union player for playing as a hooker.

He recently played for English Premiership Rugby side Gloucester[2] Hanson was born in Brisbane.

Hanson signed a short-term deal with English club Gloucester in the Aviva Premiership until the end of the year 2017, with an initial plan to rejoin the Rebels.

[3] However, on 13 December 2017, it was announced that Hanson had signed a permanent deal to stay at Gloucester following agreement by the Melbourne Rebels to release him early from his contract.

[5] Hanson has signed a 1-year contract back at the Melbourne Rebels for the 2021 Super Rugby AU season.