Silver Ferns great Laura Langman has officially retired from international netball.
The 34-year-old has hung up her black dress after a 163-test career during which she's won all of the sport's major titles, including last year’s Netball World Cup and two Commonwealth Games gold medals.
Langman, who captains Sunshine Coast Lightning in this year’s Australian league, says it's now time for a new adventure.
"When I look back at my time with the Silver Ferns - the friendships and relationships with players and coaches - there are so many outstanding memories," Langman says.
"The honour of pulling on the black dress and wearing the silver fern was as strong in my 163rd test as it was when I was handed my first cap in 2005. It’s a privilege that I have absolutely loved."
Langman will continue to play for the Lightning in Australia's Super Netball league.
The dynamic midcourter, renowned for her high work ethic and never-say-die attitude, made her international debut against England in 2005 at just 18 years old.
In late 2018, Langman returned from a three-year hiatus from international netball, after her decision to play offshore with the Lightning saw her deemed ineligible to represent New Zealand.
She was promptly nominated as the team's new captain and combined with incoming coach Dame Noeline Taurua to lift NZ netball out of a deep rut, after the team had failed to medal at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
The 2019 World Cup final win over Australia in Liverpool became the jewel in her crown and, ultimately, the ideal way to farewell international netball.
"I am so grateful to have had a second chance with the Silver Ferns and to captain the team at the Netball World Cup," she adds.
"The memories from that campaign and win are epic, and it was special to be able to bring the Netball World Cup back to New Zealand."
Langman has offered a parting message of gratitude to her NZ and former Lightning coach Taurua, whom she describes as a "mentor".
"It was incredibly special to finish my time with the Silver Ferns with Noels at the helm," she says.
Taurua considers Langman one of netball's all-time greats.
"She was fearless on court, set the bar with her work and training ethic, and is a tough competitor who displays an iron will to win," says Taurua. "She is well respected around the world and has been a marvellous servant of our sport.
"It was fitting to see her end her international career on top of the world championship podium and to be standing there with her is something I will always cherish."
