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John Higgins: 'Our sport deserves a strong, independent players' association that stands for fairness, transparency, and progress'

Higgins named chairman of new snooker players' body

Four-time world snooker champion John Higgins has been named Director and Chairman of the newly-formed Professional Snooker Players Association (PSPA), the independent players' body said as it seeks a stronger voice in the sport.

Snooker • 06 Aug

Ronnie O'Sullivan is bidding for an eighth Crucible crown

O'Sullivan leads Si in Crucible quarter-final

Hard competition and enduring happiness are the reasons why snooker's 'Class of '92' have continued to hold the sport's new generations at bay, according to seven-times world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan.

Snooker • 30 Apr

John Higgins won five frames in a row to clinch the title

Higgins hails 'best win ever' after beating Selby

John Higgins won five frames in a row to beat Mark Selby 10-8 in the Tour Championship final for what he described as the best win of his long career.

Snooker • 07 Apr

Higgins beats in-form Hawkins to reach Tour final

John Higgins will play either Mark Selby or Ding Junhui in the Tour Championship final on Sunday after beating in-form Barry Hawkins 10-7 in Manchester.

Snooker • 04 Apr

Higgins still determined to mix it with the big boys

John Higgins secured his place in the Tour Championship semi-finals after closing out a 10-3 victory over Xiao Guodong in Manchester.

Snooker • 03 Apr

Wilson fights back to reach Players Championship final

Kyren Wilson sealed a superb fightback with a 134 break in the deciding frame to beat Neil Robertson 6-5 and reach the Players Championship final in Telford.

Snooker • 21 Mar

John Higgins has been in excellent form in recent weeks

Higgins reaches new ground by beating Wilson in HK

John Higgins made history as he came from behind to beat world champion Kyren Wilson in the second round of the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong.

Snooker • 06 Mar

John Higgins has claimed his first ranking title since 2021

Age but a number as Higgins claims World Open title

John Higgins has become the oldest winner of a ranking tournament in 43 years after claiming the World Open crown.

Snooker • 01 Mar

Joe O'Connor could win his first ranking final, against an opponent aiming for his 32nd

O'Connor marches into World Open final with Higgins

Joe O'Connor continued his remarkable run at the World Open as he defeated Ali Carter to set up a meeting with John Higgins in Saturday's final.

Snooker • 28 Feb

In-form O'Connor thrashes Murphy to reach semi-finals

Joe O'Connor won through to the semi-finals of the World Open with a thumping 5-1 victory over Shaun Murphy in Yushan.

Snooker • 27 Feb

John Higgins will play Pang Junxu on Thursday

Higgins equals O'Sullivan with latest win at World Open

John Higgins equalled Ronnie O'Sullivan's record for the most ranking event quarter-final appearances after beating Zhou Yuelong 5-4 at the Weide Cup World Open.

Snooker • 26 Feb

Selby saw off Higgins in the British Open decider

Open win gives Selby first ranking title for 18 months

Mark Selby secured his first ranking title for 18 months after beating John Higgins 10-5 in the final of the British Open in Cheltenham.

Snooker • 29 Sep 24

Allen's British Open hopes ended at semi-final stage

Mark Selby will take on John Higgins in the final of the British Open in Cheltenham after beating Mark Allen 6-3.

Snooker • 29 Sep 24

Mark Allen held his nerve in the deciding frame

Allen battles past Higgins into English Open quarters

Mark Allen made sure that John Higgins celebrations were cut short this evening as the Antrim man booked his place in the quarter finals of the English Open.

Snooker • 19 Sep 24

Allen edges past Higgins to reach Tour Championship QF

Mark Allen edged John Higgins 10-7 to reach the quarter-finals of the Tour Championship in Manchester.

Snooker • 01 Apr 24

John Higgins was a wildcard entry into the Saudi tournament

Higgins comes close to Saudi 'golden ball' glory

John Higgins came agonisingly close to becoming the first player to compile a 167 break on the opening day of the inaugural World Masters of Snooker tournament in Saudi Arabia.

Snooker • 04 Mar 24

Judd Trump skipped the Welsh Open last week

Victorious Trump hoping to benefit from rest period

Judd Trump is hoping to reap the benefit of a recent rest period after easing past Chris Wakelin to reach the second round of the Players' Championship in Telford.

Snooker • 19 Feb 24

Higgins holds off Ford for Scottish semi-final spot

John Higgins stayed in contention to win the Scottish Open for the first time.

Snooker • 15 Dec 23

Ronnie O'Sullivan missed a host of shots throughout the match but emerged 6-5

O'Sullivan survives deciding frame at UK Championship

Downbeat Ronnie O'Sullivan has warned he will continue "stinking out gaffes" after he limped into the quarter-finals of the UK Snooker Championship with a 6-5 win over Robert Milkins in York.

Snooker • 30 Nov 23

Allen overcomes Higgins to reach Champions final

Mark Allen reached the Champion of Champions final after beating John Higgins 6-2.

Snooker • 18 Nov 23

Comeback kid Trump sees off Higgins to reach Open final

Judd Trump produced a superb comeback as he defeated John Higgins 6-5 to reach Sunday's English Open final in Brentwood.

Snooker • 08 Oct 23

Trump and Higgins to meet in English Open semi-finals

Judd Trump will meet John Higgins in Saturday's English Open semi-final after defeating Matthew Selt 5-1 in Brentwood.

Snooker • 06 Oct 23

John Higgins hit hit 950th career century

Higgins strolls into second round in Shanghai

John Higgins chalked up his 950th career century as he swept past Chinese wildcard Deng Haohui 6-0 to reach the second round of the Shanghai Masters.

Snooker • 11 Sep 23

The veteran 47-year-old never looked back after building a commanding 8-0 lead in Sunday's opening session

Vintage Higgins demolishes Wilson with session to spare

John Higgins produced a vintage display to book his place in the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship with a session to spare after sweeping past Kyren Wilson 13-2 at the Crucible.

Snooker • 23 Apr 23

Selby advances to Champion of Champions semi-finals

Mark Selby booked his place in the Cazoo Champion of Champions semi-finals with a 6-4 victory over John Higgins in Bolton.

Snooker • 01 Nov 22