Why is Swing Low Sweet Chariot used also in rugby?

Answer 1

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