Since the 1930-1931 championship and up to 1959 Olympiacos played without serious opponents and won all the championships.

Clare win the Munster title for the first time since the 1932 championship.

An All-Ireland semi-final is played for the first time since the 1887 championship.

It was the first time since the 1935 championship that the host had not won the competition.

For the first time since the 1899 championship there are no representatives from the Ulster championship.

Minnesota (5-0, 2-0) is off to its best start since the national championship 1960 season when the Gophers won their first seven games.

The format has remained virtually the same since the very first championship in 1928.

Scotland has had several Formula One drivers over the years since the championship commenced in 1950.

They have not won a title since the championship they won against Leon in 1997.

Huracán finished the season placed 2nd with 38 points, the club's best position since the 1973 championship.