The Lady Milne Trophy, the annual women's international event for the home countries, this weekend (21st to 23rd April). This year the annual event was hosted by the Scottish Bridge Union (SBU), at the Mercure Perth Hotel, Perth.
The English team of Debbie Sandford & Kath Stynes, Nevena Senior & Anne Rosen, Sally Anoyrkatis & Venetia Anoyrkatis, with NPC Heather Dhondy won the trophy with a score of 67.07 VPs after 5 matches. Venetia is the youngest ever English player to win the Lady Milne trophy, she takes the accolade from her mother Sally, with whom she partnered in the event this year.
Ireland finished a close second, with 65.12 VPs and last year's winners, Scotland finished third with 58.72 VPs.
| Team | Position | VPs |
| England | 1 | 67.07 |
| Ireland | 2 | 65.12 |
| Scotland | 3 | 58.72 |
| Wales | 4 | 53.27 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 | 38.91 |
| Scottish Bridge Union | 6 | 16.91 |
Full video commentary was provided throughout the weekend by RealBridge.
The Lady Milne started in 1934 as the Ladies Team championship of the National Bridge Association run by Hubert Phillips. Then in 1950 it became the trophy for the Ladies Home Internationals with one team eligible from each country. Currently, the host nation are invited to play two teams, and the Republic of Ireland competes as well.
April 24, 2023