The traditional provinces of Sweden serve no administrative or political purposes, but are historical and cultural entities.

Limousin is one of the traditional provinces of France.

Ulster is one of the four traditional provinces of Ireland.

The traditional provinces of Sweden, while remaining culturally and historically important, no longer serve as administrative or political entities.

There are also three traditional provinces or regions of Tibet:

It is located in the traditional Basque province of Labourd.

It is part of the traditional province of Lower Carniola.

Upon the competition's return in 2006-07 it was relaunched with teams representing new areas, rather than the traditional provinces.

In Ireland, each of the four traditional provinces supports one professional team.

The traditional provinces of the kingdom of France were not formally defined.