The Rugby Football Union has announced a review into the historical context of its anthem Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, due to its links to slavery and its regular presence at England internationals. The ...

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England rugby union bosses are reviewing the use of the slave-era song “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” as a chant by fans, saying many may not be aware of its “historical context.” The Rugby Football Union ...

England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU) has decided not to ban fans from chanting a slave-era song – “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” – during matches but will “proactively educate” on its history. The “Swing ...

Oct 9 (Reuters) - The Rugby Football Union (RFU) will not ban England fans from singing "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" but will educate them on the history of the song and its links with American slavery, ...

Few English rugby fans will be aware they might be causing offence when Twickenham reverberates to the strains of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot on Saturday. But fans have been accused of cultural ...

English rugby’s anthem Swing Low, Sweet Chariot has caused great controversy due to its links to slavery and has been regularly heard at the Rugby World Cup in France. The anthem has very different ...