Paul Anderson (born 25 October 1971), also known by the nickname of "Baloo", is the head coach of the England Knights and an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a prop in the 1990s and 2000s.

As Super League VI champions, the Bradford Bulls played against 2001 NRL Premiers, Newcastle Knights in the 2002 World Club Challenge.

Having won Super League VIII, the Bradford Bulls played against 2003 NRL Premiers, Penrith Panthers in the 2004 World Club Challenge.

St Helens reached the 2006 Super League Grand final to be contested against Hull FC, and Anderson played at prop forward in Saints' 26–4 victory.

Following a disappointing series of results at the start of the 2016 season where Huddersfield won only 4 of the first 18 games Anderson and assistant coach Kieron Purtill were sacked.