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 ...

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 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 ...

Over the last few weeks Black Lives Matter campaigners and activists have highlighted how Britain still glosses over the racist reality of its history. Statues of slave traders are being pulled down ...

England rugby fans will be allowed to continue singing their national team anthem that has its roots in American slavery. There will, though, be more education around the origins of “Swing Low, Sweet ...

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, the domestic ...

England lock Maro Itoje says the singing of 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' by fans at Twickenham makes him uneasy but the Rugby Football Union (RFU) should try to educate supporters on its origins rather ...

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 ...