O'Sullivan pulls out of Northern Ireland Open Ronnie O'Sullivan will not compete in the Northern Ireland Open, the world number one has pulled out citing "medical reasons". Snooker • 20 Oct 23
O'Sullivan pulls out of Northern Ireland Open Ronnie O'Sullivan will not compete in the Northern Ireland Open, the world number one has pulled out citing "medical reasons". Snooker • 20 Oct 23
Hill secures spot at Northern Ireland Open Aaron Hill has advanced to next week's BetVictor Northern Ireland Open in Belfast after recording a convincing 4-1 win over veteran David Lilley in qualifying in Sheffield. Snooker • 19 Oct 23
Hill secures spot at Northern Ireland Open Aaron Hill has advanced to next week's BetVictor Northern Ireland Open in Belfast after recording a convincing 4-1 win over veteran David Lilley in qualifying in Sheffield. Snooker • 19 Oct 23
Doherty finds top form to earn place in Belfast Ken Doherty has qualified for the Northern Ireland Open after a break of 135 helped him oust Liam Highfield 4-3 this afternoon. Snooker • 18 Oct 23
Doherty finds top form to earn place in Belfast Ken Doherty has qualified for the Northern Ireland Open after a break of 135 helped him oust Liam Highfield 4-3 this afternoon. Snooker • 18 Oct 23
WST threaten player sanctions over Macau exhibition The World Snooker Tour says some of its leading players including current world champion Luca Brecel will face disciplinary action if they opt to skip the Northern Ireland Open in order to play in a non-sanctioned event in Macau. Snooker • 11 Oct 23
WST threaten player sanctions over Macau exhibition The World Snooker Tour says some of its leading players including current world champion Luca Brecel will face disciplinary action if they opt to skip the Northern Ireland Open in order to play in a non-sanctioned event in Macau. Snooker • 11 Oct 23
Mark Allen wins eight frames in a row to defend NI Open Defending champion Mark Allen won eight frames on the trot to retain his Northern Ireland Open title after launching a concerted fightback to beat Zhou Yuelong. Snooker • 23 Oct 22
Mark Allen wins eight frames in a row to defend NI Open Defending champion Mark Allen won eight frames on the trot to retain his Northern Ireland Open title after launching a concerted fightback to beat Zhou Yuelong. Snooker • 23 Oct 22
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
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
Allen's fightback sees him into NI Open semi-finals Mark Allen moved a step closer to defending his Northern Ireland Open title after winning a dramatic quarter-final against Mark Williams. Snooker • 21 Oct 22
Allen's fightback sees him into NI Open semi-finals Mark Allen moved a step closer to defending his Northern Ireland Open title after winning a dramatic quarter-final against Mark Williams. Snooker • 21 Oct 22
Mark Allen races into quarter-finals in Belfast Mark Allen wasted little time as he continued the defence of his Northern Ireland Open with a straightforward 4-0 win over Xiao Guodong in Belfast. Snooker • 20 Oct 22
Mark Allen races into quarter-finals in Belfast Mark Allen wasted little time as he continued the defence of his Northern Ireland Open with a straightforward 4-0 win over Xiao Guodong in Belfast. Snooker • 20 Oct 22
'I don't care anymore' claims Rocket after NI Open exit Ronnie O'Sullivan shrugged off his shock defeat to David Grace in the second round of the BetVictor Northern Ireland Open and insisted: "I really don't care any more." Snooker • 19 Oct 22
'I don't care anymore' claims Rocket after NI Open exit Ronnie O'Sullivan shrugged off his shock defeat to David Grace in the second round of the BetVictor Northern Ireland Open and insisted: "I really don't care any more." Snooker • 19 Oct 22
'Your mind is your best friend' - Hill back on the rise Cork snooker player Aaron Hill is back on the rise and determined to stay there after a couple of rocky years followed his sensational defeat of Ronnie O'Sullivan at the European Masters. Snooker • 19 Oct 22
'Your mind is your best friend' - Hill back on the rise Cork snooker player Aaron Hill is back on the rise and determined to stay there after a couple of rocky years followed his sensational defeat of Ronnie O'Sullivan at the European Masters. Snooker • 19 Oct 22
Hill shocks Trump at Northern Ireland Open Aaron Hill has pulled off a major shock by knocking last year's World Championship finalist Judd Trump out of the Northern Ireland Open, recording an impressive 4-1 victory in Belfast. Snooker • 18 Oct 22
Hill shocks Trump at Northern Ireland Open Aaron Hill has pulled off a major shock by knocking last year's World Championship finalist Judd Trump out of the Northern Ireland Open, recording an impressive 4-1 victory in Belfast. Snooker • 18 Oct 22
White sees red with ref at Northern Ireland Open Jimmy White was warned about his behaviour after taking exception to the referee laughing during his 4-0 defeat by Luca Brecel in the second round of the BetVictor Northern Ireland Open. Snooker • 18 Oct 22
White sees red with ref at Northern Ireland Open Jimmy White was warned about his behaviour after taking exception to the referee laughing during his 4-0 defeat by Luca Brecel in the second round of the BetVictor Northern Ireland Open. Snooker • 18 Oct 22
Fergal O'Brien realistic over what the future holds Snooker stalwart Fergal O'Brien says his fortunes on the table must improve or he will have to call time on his professional career. Snooker • 18 Oct 22
Fergal O'Brien realistic over what the future holds Snooker stalwart Fergal O'Brien says his fortunes on the table must improve or he will have to call time on his professional career. Snooker • 18 Oct 22
Home favourite Mark Allen safely through Defending champion and home favourite Mark Allen coasted past Chen Zifan into the third round of the Northern Ireland Open. Snooker • 17 Oct 22
Home favourite Mark Allen safely through Defending champion and home favourite Mark Allen coasted past Chen Zifan into the third round of the Northern Ireland Open. Snooker • 17 Oct 22
Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'The trick is to lose' Ronnie O'Sullivan says that "nothing really matters" anymore when it comes to his snooker career. Snooker • 17 Oct 22
Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'The trick is to lose' Ronnie O'Sullivan says that "nothing really matters" anymore when it comes to his snooker career. Snooker • 17 Oct 22
Can pro snooker return to the Republic of Ireland? With the Northern Ireland Open now a fixture in the World Snooker Tour calendar, could the professional circuit come south of the border once more? Snooker • 24 Oct 22
Can pro snooker return to the Republic of Ireland? With the Northern Ireland Open now a fixture in the World Snooker Tour calendar, could the professional circuit come south of the border once more? Snooker • 24 Oct 22
Doherty looking to spark into form after slow start Ken Doherty says he can still compete at the top level of the World Snooker Tour, but the former world champion admits he must find some form this season. Snooker • 17 Oct 22
Doherty looking to spark into form after slow start Ken Doherty says he can still compete at the top level of the World Snooker Tour, but the former world champion admits he must find some form this season. Snooker • 17 Oct 22
Ken Doherty falls at first hurdle in Belfast Ken Doherty was beaten 4-0 by Kyren Wilson in his qualifier at the Northern Ireland Open this morning in Belfast. Snooker • 17 Oct 22
Ken Doherty falls at first hurdle in Belfast Ken Doherty was beaten 4-0 by Kyren Wilson in his qualifier at the Northern Ireland Open this morning in Belfast. Snooker • 17 Oct 22
Aaron Hill 'buzzing' for first WST event in Ireland Aaron Hill is making final preparations for a first appearance at a World Snooker Tour event on the island of Ireland. Snooker • 15 Oct 22
Aaron Hill 'buzzing' for first WST event in Ireland Aaron Hill is making final preparations for a first appearance at a World Snooker Tour event on the island of Ireland. Snooker • 15 Oct 22
Peter Lines fined over Xiao Guodong confrontation Peter Lines has been fined £2,500 (almost €3,000) after accusing Xiao Guodong of cheating and challenging him to a fight. Snooker • 14 Jan 22
Peter Lines fined over Xiao Guodong confrontation Peter Lines has been fined £2,500 (almost €3,000) after accusing Xiao Guodong of cheating and challenging him to a fight. Snooker • 14 Jan 22
Allen fights back to claim home title in Belfast Mark Allen is the Northern Ireland Open champion after winning the last three frames against John Higgins to claim a 9-8 victory in Belfast. Snooker • 17 Oct 21
Allen fights back to claim home title in Belfast Mark Allen is the Northern Ireland Open champion after winning the last three frames against John Higgins to claim a 9-8 victory in Belfast. Snooker • 17 Oct 21
Home hope Allen one match away from glory in Belfast Mark Allen remains on course for a first Northern Ireland Open title after reaching the final with a 6-3 win against Ricky Walden. Snooker • 16 Oct 21
Home hope Allen one match away from glory in Belfast Mark Allen remains on course for a first Northern Ireland Open title after reaching the final with a 6-3 win against Ricky Walden. Snooker • 16 Oct 21
Updated Allen ousts Trump at Northern Ireland Open Judd Trump's long reign as Northern Ireland Open champion came to a dramatic end as he was beaten 5-3 by home favourite Mark Allen in Belfast. Snooker • 15 Oct 21
Updated Allen ousts Trump at Northern Ireland Open Judd Trump's long reign as Northern Ireland Open champion came to a dramatic end as he was beaten 5-3 by home favourite Mark Allen in Belfast. Snooker • 15 Oct 21
Higgins and Allen progress as Gilbert stuns Selby John Higgins fought back from 3-0 down to edge out Mark Williams in a seven-frame nail-biter in the last-16 of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast. Snooker • 15 Oct 21
Higgins and Allen progress as Gilbert stuns Selby John Higgins fought back from 3-0 down to edge out Mark Williams in a seven-frame nail-biter in the last-16 of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast. Snooker • 15 Oct 21
Rocket crashes out after asking fans to 'sit down' Ronnie O'Sullivan crashed out of the Northern Ireland Open after urging fans to "sit down" midway through his 4-3 defeat to Masters Champion Yan Bingtao. Snooker • 14 Oct 21
Rocket crashes out after asking fans to 'sit down' Ronnie O'Sullivan crashed out of the Northern Ireland Open after urging fans to "sit down" midway through his 4-3 defeat to Masters Champion Yan Bingtao. Snooker • 14 Oct 21
