James Harper (born 16 October 2000) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a prop forward for Sale Sharks.
Harper attended Merchant Taylors' Boys School in Great Crosby, Merseyside, where he started playing rugby union aged eleven years-old.
[4][5] He played rugby union at county level for Lancashire, and for Waterloo and Southport RFC.
[6] Harper joined the Sale Sharks academy from Southport RFC whilst in his teens.
[7][8] Harper spent time on loan at Caldy RFC, and he helped them to win the 2021–22 National League 1 title.