The Millennium Trophy () is a

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award contested annually by

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and

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as part of the Six Nations Championship. It was initiated in 1988 as part of

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's millennial celebrations. The trophy has the shape of a horned

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helmet. As of

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, England have won it 20 times, and Ireland 15 times. Ireland are the current holders after beating England at

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on 12 March 2022.

Overview

Results

Records

*Longest winning streak: 6 – England, 1995–2000 *Biggest winning margin: 40 points – Ireland 6–46 England, 1997 *Smallest winning margin: 1 point – England 12–13 Ireland, 1994; Ireland 14–13 England, 2009 *Highest aggregate: 68 points – England 50–18 Ireland, 2000 *Lowest aggregate: 18 points – Ireland 6–12 England, 2013

References

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