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Rugby players and their supports originated in the small village/towns where each week the match took place and the after match meal, which normally included the odd alcoholic beverage was all about enjoying and socialising. as whole. Teams would not have large entertainment but would entertain themselves with songs, inevitably the songs would be well know but words would be changed frequently having funny and or adult content. To make some songs even funnier hand actions would be added - This proved to be a main stay of the after match get together with bawdy songs, silly games and the odd challange thrown in all in the name of sport (and if you believe that you you believe anything). As teams travelled so the songs travelled as well. Swing Low is an English favourite whilst Tom Jones's Delila is a Welsh favourite and many more.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoLike many rugby songs they were initially sung post match in a bar somewhere when both teams had been fed and now were enjoying the social side of the game. These songs were frequently sung with words changed to make a rude song. Swing Low Sweet Chariot has some very dubious hand signs associated with the words (these are the type of things you didn't want your mother seeing or hearing). It seems to those outside the game that these were somewhat immature things to do but they were all intended to be for fun and were undertaken as another form of competition, where each team would try to out do the other sides singing. In most cases both sides would join in singing and signing the songs they knew. As new songs can along these were added to the "Rugby Choirs" portfolio. It is this social side that makes the game different from any other and where the formidable confrontation that occurred whilst on the pitch is put aside. This is noticeable when you see supporters mixed together in rugby grounds and where the singing of various songs is encouraged by the supporters to out do the opposing side and encourage their team to win.
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Who sings 'Swing Low Sweet Chariot'?
ub40 sung it
What is the Refrain of swing low sweet chariot?
The earliest recording of the song "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" was in 1909. The refrain of the song is Swing low, Sweet chariot coming for to carry me home, which is sung twice.
Why do rugby fans sing swing low sweet chariot?
something to do with slaves in the us
What has swing low sweet chariot got to do with English rugby?
Because mc mittens is ard
What is the New Zealand rugby motto?
The Rose is the National Flower of England
Who sings Swing Low Sweet Chariot for Sky 2012 Rugby Internationals?
It is the London Community Gospel Choir.
Why is Swing Low Sweet Chariot used also in rugby?
The after game reticule required both team and their supporters gather and enjoy an after game drink - this was normally alcoholic. During the after game session games were played and many rugby songs sung, most of which were of a questionable nature and you would certainly not want your mother listening to them .... Swing Low Sweet Chariot is well known throughout English clubs and has some very adult hand gestures incorporated - These have been cleaned up in recent years but there are still some that could raise an eyebrow. When you here this sung in matches its because the somng haas travelled with teams over the years
Who sung the song swing swing that was recently sung on tv series All The Small Things?
The All American Rejects
Who sang the rugby world cup theme in 1991?
The 1991 rugby world cup theme song was the popular song, Swing low, Sweet chariot. It was performed by Union, and he was joined by the England Rugby World Cup Squad.
What is swing low sweet chariot's title?
I think it's just "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot", or possibly just "Sweet Chariot" It's "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot."
Who sang low?
low was sung by FLO Rida
What song was played at the rugby aid match at twickenham march 2005 sung by Katherine Jenkins?
Jerusalum
