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Millennium Trophy

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The Millennium Trophy (Irish: Corn na Mílaoise) is a rugby union award contested annually by Ireland and England 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, and was donated by Digital. As of 2017, England have won it 18 times, and Ireland 12 times. Ireland are the current holders.

Records

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

    • References

    Millennium Trophy Wikipedia
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