RFU will NOT ban ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ after review into historical context but aim to educate fans on song’s roots in American slavery ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ has been sung at England games for many years Song was reviewed for historical context which has roots in American slavery RFU addressed whether song was appropriate … Read more
Prince Harry backs move to ban Swing Low, Sweet Chariot: Duke of Sussex signals his support for review of England rugby anthem linked to slavery despite huge backlash from fans Prince Harry signalled support for Rugby Football Union’s review into the song He is a patron of the Rugby Football Union and a fan of … Read more
Boris Johnson waded into the Swing Low Sweet Chariot race row this afternoon, declaring it should not be banned ‘because no-one knows the words’. The PM admitted he did not know all the lyrics to the rugby anthem and called for those complaining to explain what they were. Instead he he wanted people to stop … Read more
REVEALED: England rugby fans could be BANNED from singing the iconic ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ song because it originated among slaves in America 150 years ago The RFU are conducting a review into how rugby can end institutional racism ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ was first sung by a slave in America in the 1860s It … Read more