In this special extended episode of Pure As we take a look at the career of Silver Ferns centurion Irene van Dyk, and her journey to becoming one of the world's most iconic netballers of all time.
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@charlottetaskin23102 жыл бұрын
The best netballer ever grace the court. EVER. I wish there would be more Pure as series with a past player.
@haymishwawatai36282 жыл бұрын
I totally agree totally please make it happen
@omarionowen97332 жыл бұрын
as young Male in Jamaica watching the 1995 world championship semifinal I watch irene single handedly beat new Zealand I was so in love with her & in 2003 I have the opportunity to watch her live in my city as she help the new Zealand beat the diamond it was my best netball moment ever!!!! love u irene🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
@Capps-Hayes2 жыл бұрын
I remember that moment she announced her retirement, i knew she wasnt going to be picked for the comm games because her performance with pulse was not very good, i am happy i now know the story behind her retirement and mad respect to wai for allowing her to exit the game her way. A great of the sport and was a privilege watching her growing up, an era of nz best netball. More pure as past players will be great. Thanks for the memories Irene and You got your very own magic tshirt autographed and sent it to me, i still have it. Something ill always treasure 😀
@yowzahful2 жыл бұрын
She is a netball legend & icon. She changed the game and made the tall shooter trend a thing. Now every team has a tall timber player. Love live Irene Van Dyke
@morrisanderson818Ай бұрын
I saw her and Kopua at iron Maori one year those two were having a blast,great to see
@shookrapana5132Ай бұрын
arohanui Irene.Legend. A true kiwi legend. Thank you for the happy moments watching you play.
@pauldbeerАй бұрын
A born South African traitor!
@henrywes89212 жыл бұрын
She single-handedly raised the profile of netball in the world.. the definition of the greatest player of all time
@Skybar232 жыл бұрын
probably the best piece of mini doco Silver Ferns has ever put out. What a great role model Irene is...Im just waiting when Irene will get her 'Dame; Irene Van Dyk :)
@seanrota335920 күн бұрын
One of the great characters of NZ Netball, her move helped Netball's profile in the country.
@grantbadger76042 жыл бұрын
Beautiful lady, fantastic player. A class act. NZ is so blessed to have Irene choose this country for her own. Total respect.
@gideonporter53725 күн бұрын
She was awesome
@karenritzdavis83532 жыл бұрын
Kia ora Irene and an Amazing story! You are a TRUE 'trooper'' and we love you for your tenacity, determination and perseverance in becoming the 'GOAT' in the netball arena world wide and for NZ. The love and support from your hubby and mum are formidable. AROHANUI 💜
@nicolemano42212 жыл бұрын
Bernice sticking up for Irene at 1:55 "there you go" LOVE!!
@ronniestar8762 Жыл бұрын
She did well! Thankful social media wasnt around at this time!
@MyyIdol2 жыл бұрын
This made me emotional. Irene will always be one of my fave players. Such a beautiful person😊
@tropicalvibes81542 жыл бұрын
I never seen such calm player and always smile in either win or lose in every game and always a team player. Had the honour to meet her here in Tonga such a humble soul.
@nigelkingi95232 жыл бұрын
What a great person who found a place in nz playing the sports she loves and willing to give back the knowledge she learnt back to the up and coming young players in this little country of nz.
@qjb752 жыл бұрын
As a young boy in NZ at the time who grew up in a rugby/netball crazed family home I found my love for NZ netball and followed the silver ferns through the 90s and 2000s (which I call the golden years) eventually playing myself for a local men's club team. I was inspired by Van Dyk and met her on a number of occasions. An exceptional netball player which goes without saying of course but also an exceptional human being off the court as well! I really enjoyed this interview! The memories of past greats who all contributed to the golden years of silver fern netball putting our small country on the world map and transforming international netball forever! ❤️ so proud to be a kiwi!
@Skybar232 жыл бұрын
I think any normal house hold in nz with mums dad brothers and sisters all grew up loving both sports. nI thought it was just my family. I love rugby but I also like watching the netball and that early 2000 period is what got me interested in netball..probably because I like watching the kiwi girls finally beat up the aussie at netball
@user-wv4xc1us6uАй бұрын
Thanks for everything Irene.
@waltonbrownАй бұрын
Fantastic life and person.
@meref9973 Жыл бұрын
Irene Van Dyk you are a legend and a great human being to boot ♥️🙏👍
@danieliuli14842 жыл бұрын
Beautiful spirit and human being! Best GS ever to grace the netball court 🙌❤️🤙🏽👏👊🏾
@connieball6582 жыл бұрын
You were one of the best Irene thank you for your huge contribution to NZ netball
@miracletamatoa66552 жыл бұрын
Miss seeing you On the big stage of netball IRENE. You took NZ netball to a whole different level as a GS for the Fernz. Thank you so much for your service. ❤
@ironbark1100 Жыл бұрын
I just watched this video, what a wonderful sportsperson , & probably more important, special human being .. She's an inspiration to all , regardless of whether or not you play sport ..
@joschofield1248 Жыл бұрын
Love Irene, I remember the 1st time I saw her on court on TV in 1995, I was 12 and she blew my mind! Her book is amazing, a must read.
@subaru7212 жыл бұрын
NZ team 2000 - 2014 Retired at 42 Celebrates her 50th b-day today
@silverballnz2 жыл бұрын
G.O.A.T. Your a Legend Irene.
@Lebzlee2 жыл бұрын
Well done to her 👏🏾 she was a teacher at Selborne primary School nd I was one of the students. I hope she is still well 👌🏾
@ricksmith91772 жыл бұрын
Awesome story. Awesome player. Awesome woman. You will always be remembered for being one of,if not the,greatest player that has ever graced the netball court. Thank you for your amazing services to netball!!!
@bronwinseverinsen46682 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing ....heart warming honesty and humility. Ka kite
@booyah2u2962 жыл бұрын
A kindred spirit Irene is, always smiling regardless of the scoreline. What an amazing person and thanks for her service to the sport worldwide.
@ngahiwiapanui73922 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful NZer Irene is. I was on a plane one time, where an elderly woman was struggling during the flight. Irene sat with her, calmed her down and held her hand until the Air NZ people came to help the elderly woman from the plane. Champion on and off the court.
@paraiparai44472 жыл бұрын
Thank you Irene for giving us you. Wahine toa. Ka kite.
@estellevasude1 Жыл бұрын
What a great episode!
@haamitangiwai75542 жыл бұрын
Irene Van Dyk in her Netball years in her birth place of South Africa was good it’s not until she moved her and her family to New Zealand is wen she stamped her place in Netball, and became one of the best players not only in New Zealand but around the world and has always stayed humble and true to herself and all around her, which shows the tru essences of a great mana wahine and I’m proud to have had the opportunity to meet her and I thank her for all her contribution to Netball on and off the court and her love for her two motherlands South Africa and Aotearoa is truly priceless something money cannot buy, and her legacy and memories will last a life time. Nga mihi hoki ki a koe te wahine Ataahua Irene Van Dyk ❤️🖤❤️
@honeybaybee14192 жыл бұрын
always my absolute favourite silver fern was my netball inspo even though I played WA n WD loved watchingall her games
@nenebekoyeh24602 жыл бұрын
The best GS we will ever see! Queen 👸
@NetballExcellenceTraining2 жыл бұрын
What an insight! Has made me love her even more!
@subaru7212 жыл бұрын
A woman with such a beautiful soul who is still involved in the game at a coaching level so she isnt lost completely and she pops up now and then at the court in the bay tournament in Hastings so yea be great to see her there this year 2022
@cary-annburke64982 жыл бұрын
The best just simply the best
@fu871324 күн бұрын
Good old 90s
@dionsands3113 Жыл бұрын
irene superstar,co-ordinated powerful goal shoot.nz was unbeatable when she played.
@mohdheshamharis47722 жыл бұрын
What a story🔥🤝 love you Irene🥰
@jovannidobson80632 жыл бұрын
My favorite “Pure As”. Irene you are a wonderful legend to the sport. We love you forever. Was definitely sad to see you go, but I’m happy on how it was done. We thank you for everything you have given to the sport, both on and off the court. You deserved every success you’ve received. Forever my favorite player. Would have loved to see you back one more time in the black dress 💯🖤🤍 🇳🇿
@barnabyjames77682 жыл бұрын
One of the best humans alive! Te Aroha Nui Irene. Please come back to coach the Magic!!
@teesimpson15942 жыл бұрын
Favourite one so far 🥰🥰🥰
@user-ld3hc7re9i Жыл бұрын
Awesome Legend. ❤
@k1berryman Жыл бұрын
I love Wai, for her pure honesty and humbleness. But she was not a great head coach for the Ferns. Irene was still good enough to be there for the 2014 Comm Games (and possibly the the 2015 WC. Maybe not starting 7, but definitely on the bench)
@nathansiakuba7752 жыл бұрын
The Goat
@GeoAce7772 жыл бұрын
Irene Van Dyk is so f'n beautiful, not just on the outside
@ronniestar87622 жыл бұрын
I grew up watching Irene playing netball, i had no idea the back lash she suffered with her coming to play for the Silver Ferns, so disappointed in NZ... at the time the Silver Ferns needed a consistent skilled shooter too they werent winning a hell of a lot!
@nevilleanitelea13722 жыл бұрын
IVD = Kiwi Silver Ferns GOAT… the best, worlds best
@tukuihotanga31202 жыл бұрын
We should never had let her go when we did, she had one more world cup left in her! Waimarama shoved her out before her time and nz suffered for it for a few years under wai leadership! almost lost everything under her. Noels had to come clean it up after her and the last coach!
@abongilemarman41292 жыл бұрын
Yes I 😍😍😍😍
@mervyndavis47552 жыл бұрын
GOAT
@DissTrackTed Жыл бұрын
I don't see this as Irene "Retiring", She was essentially fired. I see this as the Ferns not wanting to look bad for getting rid of the best player in the world. Which is shady af.
@ronniestar8762 Жыл бұрын
she was close to 40?? and as she said her ANZ season was dismal, i think she was pretty content on calling it a day
@vuyokazimthethwa2 жыл бұрын
The accent difference is crazy 😩
@Clipper_Dames18 күн бұрын
No spot is reserved for any player on any team that wears the black uniform. Every player that puts that black jersey on has worked harder and played better than anyone else in that position, in the entire country. They earned the right to wear it over everyone else. You're not taking someone else's spot; if they were good enough they would be in that spot instead of you.
@spidermek54162 жыл бұрын
Hello Irene, you're still look the same as you were 40 years ago. Old (lol) sorry it's a joke.you look gorgeous.
@omarionowen97332 жыл бұрын
I guess Bernice find her to be her hardest opponent to mark so why not accept her on her side lol you can't beat them so let them join you 😂😂🤣🤣 love from 🇯🇲
@matuar80522 жыл бұрын
Dang her father is tall
@arkeldien Жыл бұрын
Yes...i was one of them that didn't get that opportunity n yet had potential but not the right colour. The same happened to our daughter in a different apartheid era.. she went to a model c school but still they only allowed the white girls to go n play trials n had a lame excuse when I questioned them about it. Nevertheless. We moved to NZ in the late 1990's and I don't regret it..never moving back there.
@pauldbeerАй бұрын
Thanks, we do not want you here either!
@shookrapana513227 күн бұрын
@@pauldbeer apartheid kicking in here mate.
@maverick214Ай бұрын
Having been the SA captain, she should never have been allowed to play for New Zealand.
@shookrapana513227 күн бұрын
@@maverick214 what gives you the right to say that. She had every right and am glad she did