The song has been sung by famous artists at a number of the opening ceremonies of Rugby World Cup tournaments (Some have subsequently been released as singles):
1991 ― Dame Kiri Te Kanawa in United Kingdom
1995 ― Ladysmith Black Mambazo and PJ Powers in South Africa
1999 ― Shirley Bassey and Bryn Terfel in Wales
2003 ― United Colours of Sound in Australia
2007 ― All Stars in France
2011 ― Ria Hall in New Zealand