Career
His position is Wing. James made his first team debut for Castleford Tigers on 16 March 2012 away to Huddersfield Giants. Clare signed for Championship side near the end of the 2015 season.
2015 - 2015 Season
Clare featured in Round 23 (Halifax RLFC).
Clare played in Qualifier 1 (Sheffield Eagles) to Qualifier 4 (Widnes Vikings) then in Qualifier 6 (Leigh Centurions) to Qualifier 7 (Halifax RLFC). He scored against Sheffield Eagles (1 try), Wakefield Wildcats (1 try) and Salford Red Devils (1 try).
2016 - 2016 Season
Clare featured in the pre-season friendlies against Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers. He scored against Castleford Tigers (1 try).
He featured in Round 1 (Featherstone Rovers) to Round 4 (Leigh Centurions) then in Round 6 (Batley Bulldogs) to Round 7 (London Broncos).
Clare played in the Challenge Cup in the 4th Round (Dewsbury Rams). He scored against Whitehaven RLFC (1 try), Swinton Lions (1 try), Leigh Centurions (2 tries) and London Broncos (1 try).