Paul James (born 13 May 1982 in Neath, Wales) is a former Welsh international rugby union player. James' position of choice was as a prop. In November 2009, James was called into the Wales team to play in the problem tight-head position against New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium on 7 November 2009. In May 2012 he agreed a two-year contract with Bath Rugby On 20 October 2014, it was announced James would return to Ospreys on a two-year deal at the end of the Aviva Premiership season. James coached junior side Baglan rfc.