Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Mark Allen was in brilliant form to book his final spot

Holder Allen in NI Open final after win over Robertson

Mark Allen is through to the final of the Northern Ireland Open after a comprehensive 6-2 victory over tournament favourite Neil Robertson.

Snooker • 22 Oct 22

Judd Trump will face Steven Hallworth in the next round

Trump bemoans lack of sharpness despite latest win

Defending champion Judd Trump bemoaned his lack of sharpness after reaching the third round of the English Open with a 4-2 win over Jimmy Robertson.

Snooker • 02 Nov 21

Davis defeats McGill on route to stage two in Leicester

Mark Davis secured a comprehensive 3-0 victory against Anthony McGill to top Group 12 and progress to Winners' Week of snooker's Championship League.

Snooker • 23 Jul 21

McGill took a step towards a second successive semi-final

McGill gains upper hand in Bingham battle

Anthony McGill moved to within four frames of a second successive semi-final appearance at the World Snooker Championship by hitting back to gain the upper hand on Stuart Bingham, with a 9-7 overnight lead.

Snooker • 27 Apr 21

Ronnie O'Sullivan (R) with Anthony McGill

Ronnie O'Sullivan crashes out of World Championship

Anthony McGill held his nerve to sink Ronnie O'Sullivan in a final frame decider at the Crucible and banish any lingering memories of last year's semi-final nightmare.

Snooker • 23 Apr 21

McGill wipes out Rocket lead at Crucible

Anthony McGill clawed back a three-frame deficit to tie defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan at 4-4 after the first session of their second-round match at the World Snooker Championship.

Snooker • 22 Apr 21

Emotional Wilson falls over the line in bizarre decider

Kyren Wilson won one of the most outlandish final-frame deciders that snooker fans have ever seen to see off Anthony McGill and secure his place in the final of the World Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield.

Snooker • 14 Aug 20

Kyren Wilson and Anthony McGill will be back on the baize at 2.30pm on Friday to conclude their semi-final

Wilson seizes advantage in Crucible clash with McGill

Kyren Wilson took control against Anthony McGill to establish a 13-11 lead and move closer to the final of the World Snooker Championship.

Snooker • 13 Aug 20

Anthony McGill is competing in his first semi-final at the Crucible

McGill surprises Wilson in opening session at Crucible

Anthony McGill belied his status as a big outsider to build a four-frame lead over Kyren Wilson in the opening session of their World Championship quarter-final at the Crucible.

Snooker • 12 Aug 20

Ronnie O'Sullivan still on course to win a sixth title

Mischievous O'Sullivan sets up semi-final with Selby

Ronnie O'Sullivan produced a strong burst to get the better of Mark Williams 13-10 and so advance to the semi-finals of the Betfred World Snooker Championship at the Crucible.

Snooker • 12 Aug 20

Neil Robertson believes some players do engage in gamesmanship, such as shifting when their opponent is on a shot

Robertson: Rule change required after eyeline exchange

Neil Robertson has called for a revamp of the snooker rules after Jamie Clarke and Anthony McGill became embroiled in a heated conversation during their World Championship second-round clash at the Crucible on Saturday.

Snooker • 09 Aug 20

Judd Trump had too much for Ricky Walden

Trump & Ding Junhui book spots in World quarters

Judd Trump has secured his place in the World Championship quarter-finals by beating Welshman Ricky Walden 13-9.

Snooker • 30 Apr 18

Ronnie O'Sullivan meets Kyren Wilson in the final

Ronnie O'Sullivan battles into English Open final

Ronnie O'Sullivan will meet Kyren Wilson in the final of the English Open in Barnsley after battling to a 6-4 semi-final victory against Anthony McGill.

Snooker • 21 Oct 17

Mark Selby watches on as Anthony McGill builds another break

Selby tips McGill for World Championship

Mark Selby tipped his shock conqueror Anthony McGill to carry off the World Championship title after the Crucible curse struck yet again.

Snooker • 25 Apr 15

Mark Selby (r) suffered a shock 13-9 loss to Anthony McGill

Allen ahead at Crucible, McGill knocks out Selby

Champion Mark Selby is out of the World Championships after a 13-9 loss to Anthony McGill, while Mark Allen holds a 5-3 lead over Barry Hawkins in Sheffield.