Casey Laulala
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| Date of Birth: | 03 May 1982 | |
| Place of Birth: | Apia, Samoa | |
| Height: | 1.86m | |
| Weight: | 100kg | |
| Position: | Outside centre (Centre) | |
| Country: | New Zealand | |
| Test Caps: | 2 | |
| Test Points: | 0 | |
| Province: | Canterbury Rugby Football Union | |
| Super 14 side: | Crusaders | |
| Club: | Marist Albion, Christchurch | |
Casey Laulala (born 03 May 1982, in Apia, Samoa) is a New Zealand rugby union player. Laulala made his test debut for the All Blacks during the teams November-December 2004 end of year tour against Wales. So far he has played two games for the All Blacks, including one test. Laulala also plays for the Crusaders during the Super 12/14 and for Canterbury Rugby Football Union during the National Provincial Championship. Laulala attended Wesley College, Auckland for his schooling.
Laulala scored the match winning try for his side during the 2006 Super 14 Final, the match nicknamed "Gorillas in the Mist" because of the dense fog. The next day he was recalled to the All Blacks, named in the squad to play Ireland. He later went on to earn his second Test cap against Ireland in Auckland.
