James Hendren

Early career Hendren was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia While at school he was selected in the 2019 "NSW I U16 Gen Blue" squad,

In late 2023 The Daily Telegraph reported that Hendren had been in the system, The website stated: "Hendren has been involved in the Waratahs' program for the past two seasons and Rugby News understands they want to hold onto him and see him as a long-term investment." He was later cut from the squad due to injury. a short-format, domestic rugby union competition featuring Australia's four Super Rugby franchises.

Hendren started at fullback for the Waratahs in the first round defeat to the . In the second round the faced off against arch-rivals the Queensland Reds. Hendren was once again named as the starting fullback. He scored the first try of the match, which was played in Narrabri, and finished with four tries overall. The Waratahs won 47–19, sealing their first win of the competition. Hendren made his professional Super Rugby debut for the Waratahs against arch-rivals the Queensland Reds on 13 February 2026 in their first round clash. Starting at No. 15, the Waratahs won the match 36–12 at the Sydney Football Stadium, with teammate Max Jorgensen scoring a double.