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 ...

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, ...

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot could clearly be heard while Martin "Chariots" Offiah played at the Middlesex Sevens in 1987 The mystery behind why Swing Low, Sweet Chariot was first sung at the home of ...

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma House has named "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" as the official gospel song of the state. The House voted 89-0 Monday to approve the bill by Rep. Jabar Shumate of Tulsa ...