Daily mail trophy rugby
The Daily Mail Trophy is a prestigious rugby union competition in England, contested by teams from the top two divisions of the English rugby union league system, the Premiership and the Championship.
Here are some key facts about the Daily Mail Trophy:
- History: The Daily Mail Trophy was first introduced in 1987 and is named after the Daily Mail newspaper, which has been a long-time sponsor of the competition.
- Format: The competition is a knockout tournament, with teams from the Premiership and Championship competing against each other in a series of matches.
- Teams: The competition typically features 12 teams, with the top 8 teams from the Premiership and the top 4 teams from the Championship.
- Matches: The matches are played over a period of several weeks, with the winners of each match progressing to the next round.
- Final: The competition culminates in a final match, which is typically played at a neutral venue.
- Prize: The winner of the Daily Mail Trophy receives a trophy and a cash prize.
Some notable winners of the Daily Mail Trophy include:
- Leicester Tigers (1990, 1993, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018)
- Bath Rugby (1991, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017)
- Wasps (1992, 1999, 2002, 2019)
The Daily Mail Trophy is considered one of the most prestigious domestic rugby union competitions in England, and is highly regarded by fans and players alike.