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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Swing Low, Sweet Chariot has been the England rugby union team’s national anthem for more than a decade. The song was first recorded more than 100 years ago. However, the song is being reviewed by the ...

SWING LOW, Sweet Chariot is the long-serving anthem of England’s national rugby union team. The song, with its first recordings dating back to over 100 years ago, has been sung by fans for over a ...

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot will be belted out by the England fans during the Rugby World Cup final clash with South Africa. The classic anthem of the Red Rose has been sung by fans for years and they’ll ...

England fans’ use of the anthem Swing Low, Sweet Chariot has once again come into question ahead of their Rugby World Cup campaign. The song’s link to slavery has split opinion over whether it should ...

England rugby fans could soon be banned from singing Swing Low, Sweet Chariot at matches because of the song's ties with slavery, it has emerged. The iconic anthem which rings round the stands at ...

Martin Offiah has insisted he does not want to see 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' banned from being sung at the rugby. The RFU have launched a review into the 'historical context' of the song – which is ...

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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 ...