Injune, Queensland, Australian cowboy Damian Brennan is not only as a saddle bronc rider on the rodeo trail, but also as a working cowboy chasing cattle across the vast outbacks of the land down under.

Since 2021, Damian has amassed three Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifications, finished runner-up to the world title, claimed second in the NFR aggregate, and earned over $1 million in prize money. Beyond the arena, he remains a classic gentleman and a devoted ranch cowboy, shaped by the wide landscapes and big herds of his Australian homeland.

It is a very interesting and inspiring story—one of a man following his dreams halfway around the world in our beautiful and blessed America.

Many thanks to:
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@justinbootcompany
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Long live cowboys!

World With a Champ delivers daily coverage of the National Finals Rodeo (WNFR), the sport’s richest and most prestigious event, featuring the world’s top contestants and stock. Held over 10 days at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Native American and First Nation Canadian competitors vying for 2025 PRCA World Titles are highlighted each day with arena updates and interviews.

This year, producer and host Randy Taylor was honored with the PRCA’s Excellence in Broadcast Journalism Award, recognizing his long-standing contributions to rodeo coverage and his commitment to elevating the stories of Native competitors in the sport.

2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Day 1