Sir Wayne Ross Smith KNZM (born 19 April 1957) is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player.

Growing up in Putāruru, Smith played for Waikato Secondary Schools in 1974, then worked his way up to the province's colt and B teams.

[1] Smith played for Canterbury under the leadership of Doug Bruce and Alex Wyllie, and made his international debut in 1980.

In August 2012 Smith declared he wanted to stay with the Chiefs, despite being approached by the Western Force and NSW Waratahs, and an offer from England.

[3][4] Smith rejoined the All Blacks' coaching staff in 2015, ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, which New Zealand won.

[7][8][9] In the 2012 Queen's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours, Smith was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby.

[11][12] In the 2023 King's Birthday and Coronation Honours, Smith was promoted to Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby and his charity work helping children with cerebral palsy.