RFU reviewing use of slave song Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

[GimmeAy]

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/53096584

Anyone recall this lively but good-natured discussion from earlier in the year? www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/3817800-Is-the-chosen-English-rugby-anthem-appropriate-do-you-think?pg=1

What do we all think now given the shift in attitudes to slavery and things associated with slavery? I think the attitude back in February was that it was ok, because it was initially sung in the context of rugby by a black player. BBC reporting that that player's nickname was Chariot which is why he sang it.

AIBU to be interested in whether our views have changed at all?

How many of them went on scholarships? Genuine question - I don't know the answer but I think it might account for some of the private schooling.

[quote strugglingwithdeciding]@Gimmeay you asked for them to review attacks on you what about your attacks in the english or is that ok ?? Sorry but i call that double standards [/quote]
They've deleted some of OP's posts. Oddly since OP told them firmly to tell us off.

Have they? I'm on my phone/app and have bookmarked as I go, so I haven't seen that!

Ah well. Petards still hoist, it seems

@PastMyBestBeforeDate quite a few in scholarships i think to be fair
It is slowly changing and some areas have better links with clubs and state schools than others

@MrsTerryPratchett funny that

Becky is clearly English. Doesn't bother me.

@CuriousaboutSamphire

Private education for rugby?

Maybe in some areas but, again at the chance of outing myself, I have taught lots of the women's team and not a few of the mens team and lots of club players, male and female too. And have never set foot in a public school!

oooo really, I wonder if our paths have crossed at all. My team are in London 3 Essex, our crest is an Elephant. I used to play national league 1.

Oh MrsTerry - you mean the ones you reported which you could vaguely state breached talk guidelines? Not the 50 or other goady cunt posts directed at me?

Don't go there!!! The world is too small as it is!

Given how the thread has evolved, I'll leave you all to flirt away with Simon. Enjoy!

But no, I doubt it. Specialist sport college with the first RFU Academy for women/ girls... Out in the sticks!!

I may have to change my name again now

I didn't report anything. I'd rather those posts stood actually.

For future reference, and you can check, when I report, I say I reported.

You do know you can say cunt here, don't you? There are no rules against swearing.

Just those vague ones about personal attacks, racism etc

@CuriousaboutSamphire

But no, I doubt it. Specialist sport college with the first RFU Academy for women/ girls... Out in the sticks!!

I may have to change my name again now

Ah, I know where you mean. The international woman of mystery is revealed!

@CuriousaboutSamphire yes exactly

Oh OP you never did explain how you misread what the BBC report said. And now you're gone.

It is a bit revealing, there is only 1 such college.

Local club ain't too bad either 😂

@CuriousaboutSamphire

It is a bit revealing, there is only 1 such college.

Local club ain't too bad either 😂

Yes, very true on both points.

We’re the very first club of its type, like many things the idea came about from being drunk in the pub!

Oh! I may allow myself a guess... But may be barking up the wrong pink tree!

Ah I think I've read about Simon's club :)

@CuriousaboutSamphire

Oh! I may allow myself a guess... But may be barking up the wrong pink tree!

Correct pink tree.

So... that makes you a naughty pink, brown man!!!

OP may indeed explode.

Or maybe smug, with all our flirting come to nought

Has the OP flounced off yet? Honestly this thread was nothing but goady fuckery!

As an American I was shocked when I moved to England and heard it being sung during rugby matches. “You’ve got to be kidding me!”

Two nations divded by more than a (mostly) common language.

I was pretty disgusted by the behaviour of the US Women's Football team in last year's World Cup, openly mocking their opponents on the field.

I am also led to understand they still play Gary Glitter at US schools sporting fixtures.

Ya wanna be in my gang?

Oh no!!!?