In the past there was no knock-out stage and it was possible for the winners to share the trophy.

Since goal difference was not at this time used to determine position, England, Wales and Scotland shared the trophy.

Final: Durham City and Tynedale share the trophy after a draw.

Also, that year's final between Australia and England was a tie, with both sides scoring 196 and sharing the trophy.

As goal difference was not used to determine position until 1979, all four teams shared the trophy, holding it for three months each.

However the teams cancelled each other out, both matches resulting in 1-1 draws leaving all four equal on points and thus sharing the trophy.

There was no provision for an extra day's play, and both team captains agreed to declare the match tied and share the trophy.

Captain Jeff decided that in the interest of competition both teams should share the trophy.

Ireland progressed to the final and ended up sharing the trophy with the Netherlands as the match was rained off.

The final was rained off and the teams shared the trophy.