1.   But the biggest victory the European tour had was over the United States in the Ryder Cup, winning at Valderrama by a point and retaining the trophy.

2.   Queensland retained the trophy after winning last year.

3.   The younger guys were pretty keen to retain the trophy and make sure it went back with us on the plane.

4.   U.S. skipper Jim Brady believes it will be tougher than ever to retain the trophy.

5.   France need to be more cohesive, but on this form, there seems little to stop them retaining the trophy.

6.   By winning this match, New Zealand retained the trophy.

7.   The US team need only split the singles matches to retain the trophy.

8.   Traditionally if a series is tied the holder retains the trophy.

9.   Liverpool went on to defeat Borussia Moenchengladbach in the final in Rome and retained the trophy the following year at Wembley against FC Bruges.

10.   Reigning champions, Queensland cannot afford to be beaten in this match if they are to have any hope of retaining the trophy.