Craig Smith (born 31 October 1971[2]) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played as a prop in the 1990s and 2000s.

Smith played at prop forward for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in their 1999 NRL Grand Final loss to the Melbourne Storm.

Following a series of suspensions in 2001 for contrary conduct and striking, Smith left the NRL and Australia in 2002 to play for the Super League club, the Wigan Warriors.

Smith played for the Wigan Warriors at prop in the 2003 Super League Grand Final, which was lost to the Bradford Bulls.

Smith was selected for the New Zealand team to compete in the end of season 1999 Rugby League Tri-Nations tournament.