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Wellington dancer becomes first New Zealander to join Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

NZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesFriday 18 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Faith Ward, a 22-year-old dancer from Wellington, has been named in the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad. Currently living in Perth, Ward is the first New Zealander to make the world-famous team and will join the group as one of six rookies for the upcoming NFL season.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Fri 18 Jul 2025, 7:32pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 11 minutes
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Faith Ward becomes first-ever New Zealander to make Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    First ever Kiwi makes Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad (opens in new tab)