Alan Edward Smith (born 10 December 1942) is a retired New Zealand rugby union footballer, who played for the All Black team as a lock.

However, due to the dominance of the Meads brothers (Colin and Stan) and stiff competition from Sam Strahan of Manawatu, Smith couldn't get a look-in for the test matches.

Smith's 1971 season was plagued by injury, but he managed an appearance for Taranaki against the touring British Lions.

After retiring from rugby he focused on his pace bowling and played for the Taranaki cricket team in the late 1970s.

Apart from sport, Smith has carried on the management of the family farm in Douglas where he lives with his wife Christine.