World In Union ❲Bonus Inside❳

A powerhouse Welsh collaboration for the tournament in Wales [12, 19].

Recorded by Joanna Forest in 2020 to honor the late rugby coach and police officer [8, 20].

A classical crossover version recorded for the tournament in New Zealand [3, 15]. World in Union

The melody is taken from the central theme of the "Jupiter" movement in Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite The Planets [14, 22]. Before it was a rugby anthem, this same melody was famously used for the British patriotic hymn "I Vow to Thee, My Country" [13, 14]. 2. Creation as an Anthem

A more contemporary, soulful take that sparked debate among traditionalists [1, 10]. 4. Cultural Impact A powerhouse Welsh collaboration for the tournament in

Beyond the stadium, the song has been used for various tributes:

The original version by the New Zealand soprano set the standard for the anthem [14, 15]. The melody is taken from the central theme

The song is traditionally recorded by a different artist for each World Cup, often reflecting the host nation's culture: