James Charles Hindmarsh (born 11 April 1952) was a rugby union player who represented Australia, then latterly played the 1977–78 season rugby league for Penrith. Hindmarsh, a fullback, was born in Bowral, New South Wales and schooled at The Scots College in Sydney. He claimed a total of 9 international rugby caps for Australia. After that he played reserve grade in the NSWRFL Premiership for the Penrith Panthers club.