The tournament was contested annually from 1978 through 2012, initially under the name Nations Cup.

The cup has been contested annually since 1955.

It has been contested annually (but for a few sporadic gaps) since 1883.

Contested annually between bowlers who have won their respective national singles title.

The competition started in 1959 and has been contested annually ever since.

The competition began in 1895 and, apart from the two World War periods, has been contested annually ever since.

After the game it was announced the cup would be contested annually by schoolboy teams from the two clubs.

Since then, the season has been contested annually in four different formats and calendars.

It is contested annually as a two-day, two-man team event.

National and regional championships are now being contested annually in numerous countries including: