The first interprovincial tournament was held at Wellington in 1939. The trophies competed for are: the John Lennon Trophy (for men's club teams); the Beatty Cup (for men's interprovincial teams); the Dustin Cup (for women's club teams); and the Bensell Cup (for women's interprovincial teams). In addition, there are annual North versus South matches (Headifen Memorial Trophy since 1962) and a similar contest for women's teams. Results have been: