James Goode (born 5 September 1982) is a Welsh rugby union player. He played for the Cardiff Blues in the Celtic League but left the team at the end of the 2007âÂÂ08 season. He also played for the Manawatu Turbos in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Goode's position of choice is at lock. He began the 2011âÂÂ12 season playing for the Ospreys, but has since moved to the Newcastle Falcons on loan.