Sport in brief: Chris Robshaw backs Sweet Chariot review - News Summed Up

Sport in brief: Chris Robshaw backs Sweet Chariot review


RUGBY UNION: Former England captain Chris Robshaw has backed the review of the use of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot by the Rugby Football Union. The RFU is looking into the historical context of the Twickenham anthem, given focus amid Black Lives Matter protests. Prime minister Boris Johnson has said fans should not be banned from singing a song believed to have roots in American slavery. Harlequins flanker Robshaw (pictured above), who will join American club San Diego in January, said: ‘I didn’t know the history of it. England’s Tyrrell Hatton tied for thirdClubs suffer a Sky-fall in TV incomeRUGBY LEAGUE: Super League clubs have agreed a reduction in TV revenue of around £280,000 each due to coronavirus.


Source: Metro June 22, 2020 22:41 UTC



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