Which rugby union trophy is contested between England and Ireland in the Six Nations?

The Millennium Trophy is contested between England and Ireland in the Six Nations.

The trophy was introduced in 1988 as part of the celebrations marking Dublin’s millennium. It is awarded to the winner of the annual Six Nations match between England and Ireland, with the result determining which side holds the trophy for that contest.

The fixture is one of the championship’s established trophy matches. It is distinct from the Calcutta Cup, which is played between England and Scotland, and the Centenary Quaich, which is contested by Scotland and Ireland. France and Italy compete for the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy.

The trophy’s name can cause confusion because it commemorates Dublin rather than a rugby anniversary between the two unions. The match itself remains part of the Six Nations schedule, so the teams can also be competing for the championship, a Triple Crown, or a Grand Slam at the same time.