description Millennium Trophy Overview
The Millennium Trophy is a rugby union trophy contested between the national teams of England and Ireland. It was introduced in 1988 as part of celebrations connected with Dublin's millennium, and it is presented to the winner of their annual meeting. The fixture is played within the Six Nations Championship, making the trophy part of a recurring international competition rather than a separate tournament. The award is one of the named trophies attached to individual Six Nations matchups.
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Which teams compete for the Millennium Trophy?
The Millennium Trophy is contested by the England and Ireland national rugby union teams. It is awarded to the winner of their annual meeting.
When was the Millennium Trophy introduced?
The trophy was introduced in 1988. Its creation was linked to celebrations connected with Dublin’s millennium.
Is the Millennium Trophy part of the Six Nations?
The England-Ireland match for the Millennium Trophy is played within the wider annual international rugby fixture between the two countries. In the modern calendar, that meeting commonly takes place as part of the Six Nations Championship.
Where is the Millennium Trophy match played?
The fixture alternates between England and Ireland because it is an annual meeting of their national teams. The trophy goes to whichever side wins that particular match.
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