Why is "Swing Low Sweet Chariot" associated with British rugby?

Senior Moments

It was first associated with numerous beers after the players had a game. Swing Low Sweet Chariot has been a staple of post-match beer drinking revelry, with obscene gestures to match the lyrics. This song was adopted by the Twickenham faithful in the late 80s or early 90s probably because most rugby supporters knew it. Dec 05 03, 2:47 AM

Kainantu

Here are the worms Senior Moments. Please show us the gestures... Swing low, sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home Swing low, sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home I looked over Jordan and what did I see Comin' for to carry me home A band of angels comin' after me Comin' for to carry me home Swing low, sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home Swing low, sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home If you get to heaven before I do Comin' for to carry me home Tell all my friends I'm comin' there too Comin' for to carry me home Swing low, sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home Swing low, sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home I'm sometimes up and sometimes down Comin' for to carry me home But still I know I'm heavenly (freedom) bound Comin' for to carry me home Swing low, sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home Swing low, sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home If I get there before you do Comin' for to carry me home I'll cut a hole and pull you through Comin' for to carry me home Swing low, sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home Swing low, sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home Dec 05 03, 5:45 AM

Senior Moments

If I did that K I would not be able to shake hands for a week Dec 05 03, 6:32 AM