[1] For the first time in a decade, all of the teams had the same head coach as in the previous year's tournament.

[2] This tournament was also notable for a major upset, with Italy beating 2010 champions France.

The champions were England, who won their first four matches, but were denied the Grand Slam and the Triple Crown by a defeat to Ireland.

The runners up were Fabio Semenzato in second, Seán O'Brien in third and Toby Flood in fourth.

[4] Italy lost their final match against Scotland to claim the wooden spoon for the ninth time since entering the competition in 2000.