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 ...

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, ...

(Reuters) - Rugby Football Union (RFU) Chief Executive Bill Sweeney says he will not sing "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" anymore due to its links with American slavery but added that it would be difficult ...

These are the words that echo as 82,000 rugby fans flood from crowded train stations into small, quaint neighborhoods as historic Twickenham Stadium, home of the English national rugby team, appears ...

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 ...