About Christine Papali’i
Born 1962. Christine Papali’i is a rugby union player.
Christine Papali'i (born 30 July 1962) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. She played for the Black Ferns and Auckland. She made her debut for New Zealand against the California Grizzlies at Christchurch on 22 July 1989.
Papali'i featured at RugbyFest 1990 against the Netherlands, the United States and a World XV.
Personal life Papali'i is the mother of Phoenix Karaka who plays for the Silver Ferns.
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Who is Christine Papali’i?
rugby player
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Christine Papali’i was born in 1962.
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Christine Papali’i is a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Christine Papali’i. https://biography.guide/christine-papalii/
MLA: "Christine Papali’i." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/christine-papalii/.
Chicago: "Christine Papali’i." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/christine-papalii/.
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