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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The Rugby Football Union has announced it will not be banning the singing of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ at England rugby matches. The RFU began a review into the “historical context” of the popular ...

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson came out Friday in favor of England rugby fans singing “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” at a time when the historical context of the song is being reviewed ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Rugby Football Union has announced it will not be banning the singing of 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' at England rugby matches. The RFU began a review into the 'historical context' of the popular ...

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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 ...