Christine Papali'i (born 30 July 1962) is a former New Zealand rugby union player.

She made her debut for New Zealand against the California Grizzlies at Christchurch on 22 July 1989.

[1] Papali'i featured at RugbyFest 1990 against the Netherlands, the United States and a World XV.

[1] She also played club rugby for Ponsonby.

[2] Papali'i is the mother of Phoenix Karaka who plays for the Silver Ferns.