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==Playing career== ===Early career=== In South Africa, van Dyk played for [[Rand Afrikaans University]] and Gauteng.<ref name="nzherald300600">{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-van-dyks-defection-shocks-new-south-african-coach/QROU2NAKX6CA2JS5LC25GFFB4I/|title=Netball: Van Dyk's defection shocks new South African coach|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=30 June 2000|access-date=25 April 2025}}</ref> ===Capital Shakers=== While playing for [[South Africa national netball team|South Africa]] at the [[1999 World Netball Championships]], van Dyk was invited to play for six months with [[Capital Shakers]]. She also received an offer to play for [[Queensland Firebirds]].<ref name="stuff170523">{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/300880193/the-rare-reason-netball-great-irene-van-dyk-rejected-australia-to-move-to-new-zealand|title=The rare reason netball great Irene van Dyk rejected Australia to move to New Zealand|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=17 May 2023|access-date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="post040524">{{cite web|author=[[Brendon Egan]]|url=https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/350261669/where-are-they-now-silver-ferns-great-irene-van-dyk|title=Where are they now?: Silver Ferns great Irene van Dyk|publisher=www.thepost.co.nz|date=4 May 2024|access-date=25 April 2025}}</ref> Between 2000 and 2002, van Dyk played for Shakers in the [[National Bank Cup|Coca-Cola Cup/National Bank Cup]] league. She was a prominent member of the Shakers team that were semi-finalists three years in succession. They finished third in 2000 and fourth in 2001 and 2002.<ref name="nzherald2000">{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-shakers-put-gag-on-their-star-sa-shooter/PNVHPUW2PF4OLDO6LFYIC436EQ/|title=Netball: Shakers put gag on their star SA shooter|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date= |access-date=4 June 2023}}</ref><ref name="nzherald050506">{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-van-dyk-sought-ridiculous-sum-to-return-to-capital/4KVFHLIRIXW6LKTV7636WOVPOY/?c_id=69&objectid=10380393|title=Netball: Van Dyk sought ridiculous sum to return to capital|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=5 May 2006|access-date=4 June 2023}}</ref> In 2000, van Dyk scored 367 goals from 396 attempts at 93% as Shakers reached their first semi-final.<ref name="nzherald270500">{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-upset-defeat-seen-as-blessing-in-disguise/4ZIBPBQFZW4YNDBYP5NAWNIZYE/|title=Netball: Upset defeat seen as blessing in disguise|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=27 May 2000|access-date=4 June 2023}}</ref> However, they subsequently lost 50β35 to [[Canterbury Flames]].<ref name="nzherald280500">{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-flames-on-form-davu-ignites-team-to-victory/Z5Y5D4TBZ56JN4OZRVKK2NVUWA/|title=Netball: Flames' on-form Davu ignites team to victory|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=28 May 2000|access-date=4 June 2023}}</ref> On 22 April 2001, an outstanding goal scoring performance from van Dyk saw Shakers defeated [[Southern Sting]] 51β48 in a Round 4 match. It ended a winning run of 18 matches over two years for Sting.<ref name="nzherald220401a">{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-southern-sting-suffer-first-loss-in-two-years/K73RHHBDJMCZOAYGMENLYKGLVU/|title=Netball: Southern Sting suffer first loss in two years|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=22 April 2001|access-date=28 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="nzherald220401b">{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-exuberant-shakers-overpower-champs/52WQCLBGLGQS4GZE244WHIJHZA/|title=Netball: Exuberant Shakers overpower champs|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=22 April 2001|access-date=28 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="nzherald180501a">{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-coaches-exchange-of-words-adds-spice-to-semi/JRJIR2RZFFZHF27DXSN7UYBIM4/|title=Netball: Coaches' exchange of words adds spice to semi|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=18 May 2001|access-date=5 June 2023}}</ref> During the 2001 season, van Dyk had a 91% shooting success rate as she played a major role in leading Shakers to their second semi-final. However, they lost 60β49 to Sting.<ref name="nzherald180501b">{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-sting-on-track-with-win-over-shakers/CD2G5TKTLG2VV5FCTQVXXI7O7E/|title=Netball: Sting on track with win over Shakers|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=18 May 2001|access-date=27 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="mg150601">{{cite news|url=https://mg.co.za/article/2001-06-15-tug-of-war-over-van-dyk/|title=Tug of war over Van Dyk|work=[[Mail & Guardian]]|date=15 June 2001|access-date=4 June 2023}}</ref> ===Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic=== Between 2003 and [[2013 ANZ Championship season|2013]], van Dyk played for [[Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic]], initially in the [[National Bank Cup]] league and later in the [[ANZ Championship]]. She was a prominent member of a successful Magic team coached by [[Noeline Taurua]].<ref name="nzherald170404a">{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-the-courts-are-now-in-session/H5ATAWES5B4GQYRYYRJVXGR3OU/|title=Netball: The courts are now in session|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=17 April 2004|access-date=26 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="rnz040411">{{cite news|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/72093/van-dyk-brings-up-century-for-magic|title=Van Dyk brings up century for Magic|publisher=www.rnz.co.nz|date=4 April 2011|access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref><ref name="odt200713">{{cite news|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-van-dyk-joins-central-pulse|title=Netball: Van Dyk joins Central Pulse|publisher=www.odt.co.nz|date=20 July 2013|access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref><ref name="nzherald200713">{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-van-dyk-signs-with-central-pulse/4IX46J5TOCIP5GAGLKGRTFHQKY/|title=Netball: Van Dyk signs with Central Pulse|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=20 July 2013|access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> In 2005 and 2006, she was a member of the Magic team that won two successive National Bank Cup titles.<ref name="tvnz100605">{{cite web|url=http://tvnz.co.nz/content/591256|title=Magic stun Sting for NBC crown|publisher=www.tvnz.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004071534/http://tvnz.co.nz/content/591256|date=10 June 2005|archive-date=4 October 2012|access-date=29 June 2022}}</ref><ref name="tvnz300606">{{cite web|url=https://www.tvnz.co.nz/content/771039|title=Magic romp to famous win |publisher=www.tvnz.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004072156/https://www.tvnz.co.nz/content/771039|date=30 June 2006|archive-date=4 October 2012|access-date=29 June 2022}}</ref><ref name="ps300606">{{cite web|url=https://www.photosport.nz/image/I0000nHvB1NtBUoY|title=Magic v Sting|publisher=www.photosport.nz|date=30 June 2006|access-date=6 July 2022}}</ref> During the 2007 and [[2009 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic season|2009]] seasons, she co-captained Magic with [[Joline Henry]].<ref name="nzherald040407">{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10432596|title=Netball: National Championship teams|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=4 April 2007|access-date=22 January 2019}}</ref><ref name="nzherald280309">{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-van-dyk-and-henry-named-magic-co-captain/I55LGLTL6JZTPPCMRAIICJR4Q4/|title=Netball: Van Dyk and Henry named Magic co-captain|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=28 March 2009|access-date=28 October 2021}}</ref> In [[2008 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic season|2008]], she was a member of the Magic team that finished as [[2008 ANZ Championship season|ANZ Championship]] minor premiers and overall runners-up.<ref name=magic2008>{{cite web|url=https://www.anz-championship.com/teamstat_team_16624_comp_4999_orgid_2344.html|title=(2008) Team Statistics // Magic - ANZ Championship|publisher=www.anz-championship.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003185251/https://www.anz-championship.com/teamstat_team_16624_comp_4999_orgid_2344.html|archive-date=3 October 2021|access-date=4 October 2021}}</ref><ref name="anz130708">{{cite web|url=http://anz-championship.com/game.asp?game=213584&comp=4999&orgid=2344|title=Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 56β57 New South Wales Swifts|publisher=anz-championship.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081014032331/http://anz-championship.com/game.asp?game=213584&comp=4999&orgid=2344|archive-date=14 October 2008|access-date=4 December 2020|date=13 July 2008}}</ref><ref name=abc280708>{{cite news |title=Swifts down Magic in grand final thriller |publisher=www.abc.net.au|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/07/28/2317002.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080730033205/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/07/28/2317002.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 July 2008|date=28 July 2008|access-date=8 March 2009}}</ref><ref name="anz280708">{{cite web|url=http://anz-championship.com/game.asp?game=213581&comp=4999&orgid=2344|title=New South Wales Swifts 65β56 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic|publisher=anz-championship.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081014032321/http://anz-championship.com/game.asp?game=213581&comp=4999&orgid=2344|archive-date=14 October 2008|access-date=4 December 2020|date=28 July 2008}}</ref><ref name="nzherald280708">{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-magic-tumble-to-swifts-in-anz-championship-final/TIBVVA6TT2MU4FHAKAP2N2NZBA/|title=Netball: Magic tumble to Swifts in ANZ Championship final|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=28 July 2008|access-date=2 December 2020}}</ref><ref name="nzherald280708a">{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/sport/no-magic-bullet-in-big-final/DIEWKB7DF7L3FLTXHYHUQBICDU/|title=No Magic bullet in big final|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=28 July 2008|access-date=2 December 2020}}</ref> In [[2010 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic season|2010]] she helped Magic finish as runners up.<ref name="wsr110710">{{cite web|url=https://womensportreport.com/adelaide-thunderbirds--52--defeated-bay/wn/635|title=Adelaide Thunderbirds (52) defeated Bay of Plenty Magic (42)|publisher=womensportreport.com|date=11 July 2010|access-date=16 October 2020}}</ref> In [[2011 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic season|2011]], during a [[2011 ANZ Championship season#Round 8|Round 8]] match against [[Queensland Firebirds]], van Dyk made her 100th senior appearance for Magic. She was the first Magic player to reach this tally.<ref name="rnz040411"/><ref name="anz040411">{{cite web|url=http://www.anz-championship.com/news/a/firebirds-remain-undefeated-after-top-of-the-table-battle/665|title=Firebirds remain undefeated after top of the table battle|publisher=anz-championship.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501184158/http://www.anz-championship.com/news/a/firebirds-remain-undefeated-after-top-of-the-table-battle/665|archive-date=1 May 2012|access-date= |date=4 April 2011}}</ref> In [[2012 Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic season|2012]], she was a member of the Magic team that won the [[2012 ANZ Championship season|ANZ Championship]].<ref name=anz210812>{{cite news|url=http://www.anz-championship.com/Features/ArtMID/1933/ArticleID/34/2012-In-Review---WaikatoBay-of-Plenty-Magic.html|title=2012 In Review - Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic|publisher=www.anz-championship.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423193507/http://www.anz-championship.com/Features/ArtMID/1933/ArticleID/34/2012-In-Review---WaikatoBay-of-Plenty-Magic.html|archive-date=23 April 2021|date=21 August 2012|access-date=20 March 2021}}</ref><ref name="nm25">{{cite web|url=https://netballmagic.co.nz/magic/news/irene-van-dyks-memorable-magic-moments.html|title=Irene van Dyk's memorable Magic moments|publisher=netballmagic.co.nz|date= |access-date=25 April 2025}}</ref> During the season she turned 40.<ref name="stuff170612">{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/7115963/Irene-van-Dyk-won-t-quit-despite-hitting-40|title=Irene van Dyk won't quit despite hitting 40|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=17 June 2012|access-date=5 June 2014}}</ref> Just hours before the preliminary final against [[Northern Mystics]], van Dyk received the news that her mother had died.<ref name="n2l231212"/><ref name=stuff170712/><ref name=odt170712/> In the grand final Magic defeated [[Melbourne Vixens]] 41β38. Van Dyk scored 25 of her 26 attempts at 96%.<ref name=nzherald220712>{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-magic-win-anz-championship/LENQU2BPDPXZPBTPNAQLS2EXEY/|title=Netball: Magic win ANZ Championship|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=22 July 2012|access-date=20 March 2021}}</ref><ref name=stuff230712>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/7326638/Waikato-Bay-of-Plenty-Magic-win-grand-final|title=Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic win grand final|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=23 July 2012}}</ref><ref name=wsr220712>{{cite news|url=https://www.womensportreport.com/it-s-a-kind-a-magic/wn/15316|title=It's a kind a Magic - 2012 ANZ Championship premiers|publisher=www.womensportreport.com|date=22 July 2012|access-date=20 March 2021}}</ref> ===Central Pulse=== In [[2014 ANZ Championship season|2014]] and [[2015 ANZ Championship season|2015]], van Dyk played for [[Central Pulse]] in the [[ANZ Championship]].<ref name="odt200713"/><ref name="nzherald200713"/><ref name="stuff210713">{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/8945978/Irene-van-Dyks-return-a-coup-for-Central-Pulse|title=Irene van Dyk's return a coup for Central Pulse|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=21 July 2013|access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref><ref name="stuff010314">{{cite news|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/pulse/9778581/Van-Dyk-back-to-boost-Pulses-chances| title=Van Dyk back to boost Pulse's chances|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140306034336/http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/pulse/9778581/Van-Dyk-back-to-boost-Pulses-chances|archive-date=6 March 2014|date=1 March 2014|access-date=6 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="newsau160814">{{cite news|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/netball/irene-van-dyk-signs-on-for-another-season-at-central-pulse/news-story/c68ce0ad783388bf526436a07de3d7bd|title=Irene van Dyk signs on for another season at Central Pulse|publisher=www.news.com.au|date=16 August 2014|access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref><ref name="stuff281217">{{cite news|author=[[Brendon Egan]]|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/100212554/irene-van-dyk-helps-out-husband-managing-wellington-cricket-team|title=Irene van Dyk helps out husband, managing Wellington cricket team|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=28 December 2017|access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> On 26 April 2014, van Dyk made her 100th ANZ Championship appearance in a [[2014 ANZ Championship season#Round 9|Round 9]] match against [[Melbourne Vixens]].<ref name="nzherald240414">{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball/inner-circle-irene-van-dyk-hits-100/AS5K2446XOAXLCKZ3UYTCFP43A/|title=Inner Circle: Irene van Dyk hits 100|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=24 April 2014|access-date=27 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="abc260414">{{cite news|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-26/vixens-underscore-title-credentials/5413358|title=Melbourne Vixens beat Central Pulse in trans-Tasman netball clash|publisher=www.abc.net.au|date=26 April 2014|access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> ===International=== ====South Africa==== Between 1994 and 1999, van Dyk made 72 senior appearances for [[South Africa national netball team|South Africa]]. She was a prominent member of the South Africa team that were silver medallists at the [[1995 World Netball Championships]]. During the tournament they defeated both [[England national netball team|England]] and [[New Zealand national netball team|New Zealand]] before losing in the final to [[Australia national netball team|Australia]]. In 1996, van Dyk was awarded the State President's Merit Award by [[President of South Africa|President]] [[Nelson Mandela]] for her contributions. She also represented South Africa at the [[Netball at the 1998 Commonwealth Games|1998 Commonwealth Games]] and captained South Africa at the [[1999 World Netball Championships]]. She scored 1,121 goals for South Africa from 1,284 attempts at 87%.<ref name="citizen120420"/><ref name="sf050614">{{cite web|url=https://silverferns.co.nz/silver-ferns/news/latest-news/van-dyk-announces-retirement-from-international-netball.html|title=Van Dyk Announces Retirement from International Netball|publisher=silverferns.co.nz|date=5 June 2014|access-date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="inf1995">{{cite web|url=http://netball.sport/events-and-results/netball-world-cup/birmingham-1995|title=Birmingham 1995|work=[[International Netball Federation]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805021229/https://netball.sport/events-and-results/netball-world-cup/birmingham-1995/|archive-date=5 August 2020|access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref><ref name="1995todor66">{{cite web|url=http://www.todor66.com/others/Netball/World/Women_1995.html|title=Women Netball IX World Championship 1995|publisher=www.todor66.com|access-date=5 January 2020}}</ref><ref name="cte040823">{{cite web|url=https://www.capetownetc.com/events/1995-proteas-netball-team-will-reunite-in-ct-to-support-spar-proteas/|title=1995 Proteas Netball team will reunite in CT to support Spar Proteas|publisher=www.capetownetc.com|date=4 August 2023|access-date=21 August 2024}}</ref> ====New Zealand==== After playing for [[Capital Shakers]] in the [[National Bank Cup|Coca-Cola Cup/National Bank Cup]] league, van Dyk switched her international allegiances from [[South Africa national netball team|South Africa]] to [[New Zealand national netball team|New Zealand]].<ref name="nzherald300600"/><ref name="nzherald2000"/> She had decided to make her move to New Zealand permanent and [[Netball South Africa]] told her they wouldn't pick her for South Africa.<ref name="stuff170523"/> Between 2000 and 2014, van Dyk made 145 senior appearances for New Zealand. She represented New Zealand at the [[2003 World Netball Championships|2003]], [[2007 World Netball Championships|2007]] and [[2011 World Netball Championships]] and at the [[Netball at the 2002 Commonwealth Games|2002]], [[Netball at the 2006 Commonwealth Games|2006]] and [[Netball at the 2010 Commonwealth Games|2010 Commonwealth Games]]. She scored 4796 goals for New Zealand from 5288 attempts at 91%.<ref name="sf050614"/><ref name="sfivd122">{{Cite web|url=https://www.silverferns.co.nz/silver-ferns/history/centurions/irene-van-dyk.html|title=Irene van Dyk (nee Viljoen)|publisher=www.silverferns.co.nz|accessdate=9 April 2022}}</ref><ref name="nzherald050614">{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11268194|title=Netball: Irene van Dyk retires from Silver Ferns|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=5 June 2014|access-date=5 June 2014}}</ref><ref name="nzherald060614">{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11268774|title=Goodnight, Irene, our brilliant star|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=6 June 2014|access-date=26 April 2025}}</ref> On 20 June 2000, van Dyk made her senior debut for New Zealand during an away series against [[Australia national netball team|Australia]].<ref name="sfivd122"/><ref name="sf230909">{{Cite web|url=https://www.silverferns.co.nz/images/stories/documents/silver_ferns/Irene_van_Dyks_100_Tests_for_NZ.pdf|title=Irene van Dyk β 100 Tests for the Silver Ferns, 20 June 2000-23 September 2009|publisher=www.silverferns.co.nz|date=23 September 2009|access-date=27 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="mynetball140115">{{cite web|url=http://www.mynetball.co.nz/silver-ferns/match-centre/fast5-ferns/2012/player-profiles/irene-van-dyk.html|title=Irene van Dyk|publisher=www.mynetball.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114052443/http://www.mynetball.co.nz/silver-ferns/match-centre/fast5-ferns/2012/player-profiles/irene-van-dyk.html|archive-date=14 January 2015|access-date=14 April 2025}}</ref> Ahead of the [[Netball at the 2002 Commonwealth Games|2002 Commonwealth Games]], Netball South Africa tried to block van Dyk from playing for New Zealand. However, they were overruled by the South African Commonwealth Games Association who granted her permission.<ref name="mg150601"/><ref name="iol120601">{{cite web|url=https://iol.co.za/sport/2001-06-12-no-hard-feelings-if-sa-play-dirty-van-dyk/|title=No hard feelings if SA 'play dirty' - Van Dyk|publisher=iol.co.za|date=12 June 2001|access-date=10 May 2025}}</ref><ref name="iol160701">{{cite web|url=https://iol.co.za/sport/2001-07-16-nsa-unhappy-with-ruling-on-van-dyk/|title=NSA unhappy with ruling on Van Dyk|publisher=iol.co.za|date=16 July 2001|access-date=10 May 2025}}</ref> She subsequently helped New Zealand finish as silver medallists at the Games.<ref name="cgf040802">{{Cite web|url=http://m2002.thecgf.com/SPORTS/Netball/News/default.asp?id=1129&folder=Netball|title=Netball gold goes right to the wire|publisher=m2002.thecgf.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113014358/http://m2002.thecgf.com/SPORTS/Netball/News/default.asp?id=1129&folder=Netball|archive-date=13 November 2020|date=4 August 2002|accessdate=10 November 2021}}</ref><ref name="bbc040802">{{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/commonwealthgames2002/hi/other_sports/netball/newsid_2172000/2172129.stm|title=Aussies triumph in final drama|publisher=news.bbc.co.uk|date=4 August 2002|accessdate=8 July 2021}}</ref><ref name="silverferns2014cwg">{{Cite web|url=https://www.silverferns.co.nz/images/silver-ferns/documents/Comm-Games-2014-MG_Final.pdf|title=Media Guide β 2014 New Zealand Netball Team β 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games|publisher=www.silverferns.co.nz|accessdate=14 March 2022}}</ref> She was a prominent member of the New Zealand team that were gold medallists at the [[2003 World Netball Championships]]. In the final against Australia, she scored 41 goals from 43 attempts at 95%, as New Zealand won 49β47.<ref name="2003todor66">{{cite web|url=http://www.todor66.com/others/Netball/World/Women_2003.html|title=Women Netball XI World Championship 2003|publisher=www.todor66.com|access-date=25 February 2020}}</ref><ref name="stuff220719">{{cite web|author=[[Brendon Egan]]|title=Famous Five: Salute to Silver Ferns' World Cup winning teams |url=https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-world-cup/114409763/famous-five-salute-to-silver-ferns-world-cup-winning-teams|publisher=stuff.co.nz|access-date=30 November 2021|date=22 July 2019}}</ref> At the 2003 [[Halberg Awards#Sportswoman of the Year|Halberg Awards]], van Dyk was named [[Halberg Awards#Sportswoman of the Year|Sportswoman of the Year]].<ref name="ha2003">{{cite web|url=https://www.halbergawards.co.nz/about/past-winners/2003|title=Halberg Awards β 2003|publisher=www.halbergawards.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170406145058/https://www.halbergawards.co.nz/about/past-winners/2003|archive-date=6 April 2017|access-date=23 April 2022}}</ref> On 29 October 2005, van Dyk made her 129th senior test appearance against Australia. This saw her overtake [[England national netball team|England]]'s [[Kendra Slawinski]] as the [[Cap (sport)#Netball|world's most capped netball international]]. Incidentally, she scored 41 from 43 at 95% as New Zealand defeated Australia 61β36. At the time, the 26-goal margin became New Zealand's biggest win over Australia.<ref name="nzherald280810">{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/commonwealth-games/netball-ferns-seek-flaw-in-diamond-dominance/CC7QRFOU5O7LRNVU2C5FU77YZY/|title=Netball: Ferns seek flaw in Diamond dominance|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=28 August 2010|access-date=28 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="nzherald220909">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-shooting-star-poised-for-her-century/GBGLCF47YBAIGL65A4D5XJENKU/|title=Netball: Shooting star poised for her century|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=22 September 2009|access-date=11 March 2024}}</ref> She was member of the New Zealand team that were gold medallists at the [[Netball at the 2006 Commonwealth Games|2006 Commonwealth Games]]. In the final against Australia, she scored 44 goals from 49 as New Zealand won 60β55.<ref name="silverferns2014cwg"/><ref name="nzherald260306">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/golden-ferns-down-aussies-in-netball-final/XDTSXEQK4BBFSKDNJUUODZJPAU/|title=Golden Ferns down Aussies in netball final|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=26 March 2006|accessdate=8 July 2021}}</ref> On 23 September 2009, van Dyk made her 100th senior test appearance for New Zealand in a 52β36 win over Australia. She marked the occasion by scoring 33 goals from 36 attempts at 92%.<ref name="sf230909"/><ref name="nzherald220909"/><ref name="nzherald230909">{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball/silver-ferns/netball-ferns-crown-van-dyks-milestone-test/YO47YIYKFYXG2OZGDKHKBFRW2U/|title=Netball: Ferns crown van Dyk's milestone test|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=23 September 2009|access-date=27 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="rnz230909">{{cite news|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/23852/silver-ferns-salvage-some-pride-in-vn-dyk's-100th-test|title=Silver Ferns salvage some pride in vn Dyk's 100th test|publisher=www.rnz.co.nz|date=23 September 2009|access-date=27 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="stuff081009">{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/2896346/Happy-100th-for-Irene-van-Dyk|title=Happy 100th for Irene van Dyk|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=8 October 2009|access-date=27 April 2025}}</ref> Van Dyk was chosen to lead the [[New Zealand at the 2010 Commonwealth Games|New Zealand]] team and carry the [[flag of New Zealand]] at the [[2010 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony]].<ref name="silverferns2014cwg"/><ref name="rnz031010">{{cite news|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/delhi-games-2010/58397/van-dyk-named-flag-bearer-for-nz-games-team|title=Van Dyk named flag-bearer for NZ Games team|publisher=www.rnz.co.nz|date=3 October 2010|access-date=27 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="tvnz041010">{{cite web|url=https://www.tvnz.co.nz/commonwealth-games/van-dyk-leads-nz-into-games-3816242|title=Van Dyk leads NZ into Games|publisher=www.tvnz.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101005065756/https://www.tvnz.co.nz/commonwealth-games/van-dyk-leads-nz-into-games-3816242|archive-date=5 October 2010|date=4 October 2010|access-date=6 October 2010}}</ref> On 5 October 2010, in a pool stage match against the [[Cook Islands national netball team|Cook Islands]], van Dyk made her 111th senior test appearance for New Zealand in a 87β24 win. This saw her overtake [[Lesley Rumball]] as [[List of New Zealand international netball players#Most-capped internationals|New Zealand's most capped netball international]].<ref name="silverferns2014cwg"/><ref name="nzherald061010">{{cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10678488 |title=Van Dyk centre of attention as Ferns cook up win|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=6 October 2010 |access-date=6 October 2010}}</ref> She went onto to help New Zealand win the [[Netball at the 2010 Commonwealth Games|2010 Commonwealth Games]] title, scoring 25 from 29 at 86% in the final as they beat Australia 66β64.<ref name="abc141010">{{Cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-10-14/diamonds-go-down-in-delhi-epic/2298388|title=Diamonds go down in Delhi epic|publisher=www.abc.net.au|date=14 October 2010|accessdate=8 July 2021}}</ref><ref name="nzherald151010">{{cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/commonwealth-games/news/article.cfm?c_id=508&objectid=10680690|title=Golden Ferns win thriller against Oz |publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=15 October 2010|access-date=2 November 2010}}</ref> During the [[2011 Taini Jamison Trophy Series]], van Dyk made her 200th senior test appearance in a match against England.<ref name="citizen120420"/><ref name="nzherald051011">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/dana-johannsen-200th-test-milestone-for-unique-van-dyk/6D2R3WSF2AMFWTMSZJJNMDOUDQ/?c_id=1502993&objectid=10756811|title=Dana Johannsen: 200th test milestone for unique van Dyk|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=5 October 2011|access-date=11 March 2024}}</ref><ref name="stuff071011">{{Cite web|author=[[Brendon Egan]]|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/5746368/Netball-crowd-gives-veterans-rousing-tribute|title=Netball crowd gives veterans rousing tribute|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=7 October 2011|access-date=28 November 2023}}</ref><ref name="netballnz031011">{{Cite web|url=http://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/newcomers-make-their-mark-in-silver-ferns-win|title=Newcomers make their mark in Silver Ferns win|publisher=netballnz.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170502025842/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/newcomers-make-their-mark-in-silver-ferns-win|archive-date=2 May 2017|date=3 October 2011|access-date=3 September 2023}}</ref><ref name="stuff081011">{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/5745860/Silver-Ferns-wrap-up-England-series-with-win|title=Silver Ferns wrap up England series with win|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=8 October 2011|access-date=28 November 2023}}</ref> She captained New Zealand at the [[2011 World Netball Series]].<ref name="mynetball031011">{{Cite web|url=http://www.mynetball.co.nz/news/1168-2011-nz-fastnet-ferns-team-confirmed.html |title=2011 NZ FastNet Ferns team confirmed|publisher=www.mynetball.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111102220521/http://www.mynetball.co.nz/news/1168-2011-nz-fastnet-ferns-team-confirmed.html|archive-date=2 November 2011|date=2 November 2011|access-date=25 November 2011}}</ref><ref name="nzherald281111">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-england-fastnet-win-ends-nz-reign/6MTB3AS6C3UNJOUNK6HQDCEQ4A/|title=Netball: England Fastnet win ends NZ reign|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=28 November 2011|access-date=3 September 2023}}</ref> Van Dyk was also a member of the New Zealand team that won the [[2012 Constellation Cup]].<ref name="stuff210912">{{Cite web|url=http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/7709954/Silver-Ferns-win-Constellation-Cup-series|title=Silver Ferns win Constellation Cup series|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=21 September 2012|access-date=9 July 2021}}</ref> In June 2014, van Dyk announced her retirement from international netball.<ref name="sf050614"/><ref name="nzherald050614"/><ref name="nzherald060614"/><ref name="skysports050614">{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/more-sports/news/12415/9339296/netball-irene-van-dyk-retires-from-silver-ferns|title=Netball: Irene van Dyk retires from Silver Ferns|publisher=www.skysports.com|date=5 June 2014|access-date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="stuff050614">{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/10122849/irene-van-dyk-retires-from-international-netball|title=Irene van Dyk retires from international netball|publisher=www.stuff.co.nz|date=5 June 2014|access-date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="nzherald0614">{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/irene-van-dyk-through-the-years/ETN4FUJJTW3FWIZA6ZVGLDXEXQ/|title=Irene van Dyk through the years|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=June 2014|access-date=25 April 2025}}</ref> She was selected to play for New Zealand at the [[2014 Fast5 Netball World Series]]. However shortly before the tournament began, she had to withdraw from the squad because of injury.<ref name=odt230914>{{cite web|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-fast5-farewell-van-dyk|title=Netball: Fast5 farewell for van Dyk|publisher=www.odt.co.nz|access-date=11 April 2025|date=23 September 2014}}</ref><ref name=nzherald061114>{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-van-dyk-ruled-out-of-fast5/DGZ3567NYG7VVEGGJBDNGXDSAI/|title=Netball: Van Dyk ruled out of Fast5|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|access-date=11 April 2025|date=6 November 2014}}</ref> Van Dyk remains the world's most capped netball international.<ref name="gwr63821">{{cite web|url=https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/63821-most-international-netball-appearances|title=Most international netball appearances|publisher=www.guinnessworldrecords.com|access-date=24 August 2024}}</ref> In April 2022, she was one of 25 New Zealand internationals included on a list of the best players to feature in [[netball in New Zealand|netball leagues in New Zealand]] since 1998.<ref name="anz010422">{{cite web|url=https://anzpremiership.co.nz/news/article/top-25-of-the-last-25-leave-a-lasting-imprint|title='Top 25 of the Last 25' leave a lasting imprint|publisher=anzpremiership.co.nz|date=1 April 2022|access-date=23 April 2022}}</ref><ref name="netballnz010422">{{cite web|url=https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/top-25-of-the-last-25-leave-a-lasting-imprint|title='Top 25 of the Last 25' leave a lasting imprint|publisher=www.netballnz.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220424184743/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/top-25-of-the-last-25-leave-a-lasting-imprint|archive-date=24 April 2022|date=1 April 2022|access-date=24 April 2022}}</ref> {| class="wikitable collapsible" border="1" |- ! Tournaments ! Place ! Team |- |[[1995 World Netball Championships]]<ref name="inf1995"/><ref name="1995todor66"/><ref name="cte040823"/>||{{silver02}}||rowspan="3"|{{nb|South Africa}} |- |[[Netball at the 1998 Commonwealth Games|1998 Commonwealth Games]]<ref name="sf050614"/>||4th |- |[[1999 World Netball Championships]]<ref name="1999todor66">{{cite web|url=http://www.todor66.com/others/Netball/World/Women_1999.html|title=Women Netball X World Championship 1999|publisher=www.todor66.com|access-date=5 January 2020}}</ref>||5th |- |[[Netball at the 2002 Commonwealth Games|2002 Commonwealth Games]]<ref name="cgf040802"/><ref name="bbc040802"/><ref name="silverferns2014cwg"/>||{{silver02}}||rowspan="19"|{{nb|New Zealand}} |- |[[2003 World Netball Championships]]<ref name="2003todor66"/><ref name="stuff220719"/>||{{gold01}} |- |[[Netball at the 2006 Commonwealth Games|2006 Commonwealth Games]]<ref name="mynetball140115"/><ref name="silverferns2014cwg"/><ref name="nzherald260306"/>||{{gold01}} |- |[[2007 World Netball Championships]]<ref name="2007todor66">{{cite web|url=http://www.todor66.com/others/Netball/World/Women_2007.html|title=Women Netball XII World Championship 2007 Auckland|publisher=www.todor66.com|access-date=25 February 2020}}</ref>||{{silver02}} |- |[[2008 Taini Jamison Trophy Series]]<ref name="odt191008">{{Cite web|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-silver-ferns-blitz-england-seal-series|title=Netball: Silver Ferns blitz England to seal series|publisher=www.odt.co.nz|date=19 October 2008|accessdate=20 November 2023}}</ref>||{{gold01}} |- |[[2009 Taini Jamison Trophy Series]]<ref name="odt250809">{{cite web|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-aitken-looks-long-term-after-shock-loss|title=Netball: Aitken looks long-term after shock loss|publisher=www.odt.co.nz|date=25 August 2009|access-date=23 September 2021|archive-date=23 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923195213/https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/netball/netball-aitken-looks-long-term-after-shock-loss|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="nzherald260809">{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-second-loss-sets-off-alarm-bells-for-ferns/CEZTF7OXR5MJ6MCAXLCZVIEEBQ/|title=Netball: Second loss sets off alarm bells for Ferns|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=26 August 2009|access-date=23 September 2021|archive-date=23 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923200755/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-second-loss-sets-off-alarm-bells-for-ferns/CEZTF7OXR5MJ6MCAXLCZVIEEBQ/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="nzherald290809">{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-gutsy-ferns-win-in-thriller/AQYEQJ7ELQOMZPMVWT5J6EOQP4/|title=Netball: Gutsy Ferns win in thriller|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=29 August 2009|access-date=23 September 2021|archive-date=23 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923195204/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-gutsy-ferns-win-in-thriller/AQYEQJ7ELQOMZPMVWT5J6EOQP4/|url-status=live}}</ref>||{{silver02}} |- |[[2009 World Netball Series]]<ref name="nzherald111009">{{cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10602718|title=Netball: Silver Ferns win World Series|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=11 October 2009|access-date=12 October 2009}}</ref><ref name="express121009">{{cite news|url=https://www.express.co.uk/netball/133648/Silver-Ferns-win-World-Series|title=Silver Ferns win World Series|publisher=www.express.co.uk|date=12 October 2009|access-date=8 January 2023}}</ref>||{{gold01}} |- |[[2010 Constellation Cup]]<ref name="abc050910">{{Cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-09-05/diamonds-clinch-constellation-cup/2249144|title=Diamonds clinch Constellation Cup|publisher=www.abc.net.au|date=5 September 2010|accessdate=9 July 2021}}</ref><ref name="stuff210910">{{Cite web|url=http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/netball/4097905/Constellation-Cup-victory-for-Australia|title=Constellation Cup victory for Australia|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=21 September 2010|accessdate=9 July 2021}}</ref>||{{silver02}} |- |[[2010 Taini Jamison Trophy Series]]<ref name="nzherald070810b">{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-silver-ferns-slay-samoa-in-mismatch/UXQEELT5ART2UCYTA3G2V3Q6BI/|title=Netball: Silver Ferns slay Samoa in mismatch|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=7 August 2010|access-date=25 November 2023}}</ref><ref name="nzherald180810b">{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-nz-cruise-to-comfortable-win/KY4AAPWUJUEYIFLMYWACELOEOU/|title=Netball: NZ cruise to comfortable win|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=18 August 2010|access-date=26 November 2023}}</ref><ref name="nzherald210810">{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/netball-silver-ferns-breeze-past-jamaica/CGJ5DPLKEFPAHIPIIEGQIFP2CA/|title=Netball: Silver Ferns breeze past Jamaica|publisher=www.nzherald.co.nz|date=21 August 2010|access-date=26 November 2023}}</ref>||{{gold01}} |- |[[Netball at the 2010 Commonwealth Games|2010 Commonwealth Games]]<ref name="silverferns2014cwg"/><ref name="rnz031010"/><ref name="tvnz041010"/><ref name="nzherald061010"/><ref name="abc141010"/><ref name="nzherald151010"/>||{{gold01}} |- |[[2011 World Netball Championships]]<ref name="2011todor66">{{cite web|url=http://www.todor66.com/others/Netball/World/Women_2011.html|title=Women Netball XIII World Championship 2011|publisher=www.todor66.com|access-date=5 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707133659/http://www.todor66.com/others/Netball/World/Women_2011.html|archive-date=7 July 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="glamadelaide110711">{{cite web |url=http://www.glamadelaide.com.au/main/australian-diamonds-win-2011-world-netball-championships/|title=Australian Diamonds Win 2011 World Netball Championships|publisher=glamadelaide.com.au|date=11 July 2011|access-date=31 January 2019}}</ref>||{{silver02}} |- |[[2011 Taini Jamison Trophy Series]]<ref name="citizen120420"/><ref name="nzherald051011"/><ref name="stuff071011"/><ref name="netballnz031011"/><ref name="stuff081011"/>||{{gold01}} |- |[[2011 Constellation Cup]]<ref name="stuff301011">{{Cite web|url=http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/5878346/Australia-edge-Silver-Ferns-to-win-netball-series|title=Australia edge Silver Ferns to win netball series|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=30 October 2011|accessdate=9 July 2021}}</ref><ref name="abc301011">{{Cite web|url=https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2011-10-30/diamonds-pip-silver-ferns-in-thriller/3609106?pfmredir=sm&pfm=sm|title=Diamonds pip Silver Ferns in thriller|publisher=www.abc.net.au|date=30 October 2011|accessdate=9 July 2021}}</ref>||{{silver02}} |- |[[2011 World Netball Series]]<ref name="mynetball031011"/><ref name="nzherald281111"/>||{{silver02}} |- |[[2012 Netball Quad Series]]<ref name="abc011112">{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-01/diamonds-win-quad-series-despite-final-loss/4348432|title=Diamonds lose last game but win Quad Series|publisher=www.abc.net.au|date=1 November 2012|access-date=20 December 2024}}</ref>||{{silver02}} |- |[[2012 Constellation Cup]]<ref name="stuff210912"/>||{{gold01}} |- |[[2012 Fast5 Netball World Series]]<ref name="menz111112">{{cite web|url=https://www.majorevents.govt.nz/dmsdocument/4535-media-guide-fast5-netball-world-series|title=Fast5 Netball World Series β Auckland NZ 2012 β Media guide |publisher=www.majorevents.govt.nz|date=11 November 2012|access-date=3 July 2023}}</ref><ref name=netballnz311212>{{cite news|url=https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/fast5-ferns-cement-no-1-seeding-for-semis|title=Fast5 Ferns cement No 1 seeding for semis|publisher=www.netballnz.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170430160816/https://www.netballnz.co.nz/news/detail/fast5-ferns-cement-no-1-seeding-for-semis|archive-date=30 April 2017|date=10 November 2012|access-date=25 March 2021}}</ref>||{{gold01}} |- |[[2013 Constellation Cup]]<ref name=silverferns2013>{{cite news|url=https://www.silverferns.co.nz/images/silver-ferns/documents/2013%20NNZ%20Annual%20Report.pdf|title=2013 Netball New Zealand Annual Report|publisher=www.silverferns.co.nz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202102014/https://www.silverferns.co.nz/images/silver-ferns/documents/2013%20NNZ%20Annual%20Report.pdf|archive-date=2 February 2018|access-date=8 April 2021}}</ref>||{{silver02}} |- |[[2013 Taini Jamison Trophy Series]]<ref name=silverferns2013/>||{{gold01}} |- |}
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