The Millennium Trophy (Irish: Corn na Mílaoise) is a rugby union award contested annually by England and Ireland as part of the Six Nations Championship. It was initiated in 1988 as part of Dublin's millennial celebrations. The trophy has the shape of a horned Viking helmet.[1] As of 2024, England have won it 21 times, and Ireland 16 times.
Sport | Rugby union |
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Instituted | 1988 |
Number of teams | 2 |
Country | England Ireland |
Holders | England (21st title) (2024) |
Most titles | England (21 titles) |
England are the current holders after beating Ireland at Twickenham on 9 March 2024.[2]
Host | Matches | Won by England |
Won by Ireland |
Draws | England points |
Ireland points |
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England | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 458 | 279 |
Ireland | 19 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 348 | 311 |
Overall | 37 | 21 | 16 | 0 | 806 | 590 |
Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was last set.
Record | England | Ireland |
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Longest winning streak | 6 (21 Jan 1995–19 Oct 2001) | 4 (6 Mar 2004–14 Mar 2008) |
Largest points for | ||
Home | 57 (24 August 2019) | 43 (24 February 2007) |
Away | 46 (15 February 1997) | 32 (12 March 2022) |
Largest winning margin | ||
Home | 42 (24 August 2019) | 30 (24 February 2007) |
Away | 40 (15 February 1997) | 17 (12 March 2022) |
Team | Wins | Years |
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England | 21 | 1988–1992, 1995–2000, 2002–2003, 2008, 2012–2014, 2016, 2019–2020, 2024 |
Ireland | 16 | 1993–1994, 2001, 2004–2007, 2009–2011, 2015, 2017–2018, 2021–2023 |