Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Luca Brecel comfortably advanced to the quarter-final stage

O'Sullivan & Brecel into quarters with quick-fire wins

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Luca Brecel wrapped up one of the quickest Crucible sessions in history as they took just over a quarter of an hour to seal their respective places in the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals.

Snooker • 28 Apr

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

Shaun Murphy celebrates Masters victory at Alexandra Palace

Murphy holds off Wilson charge to seal Masters title

Kyren Wilson's gallant comeback fell short as Shaun Murphy secured his second Masters title at Alexandra Palace with a thrilling 10-7 victory.

Snooker • 20 Jan

Shaun Murphy claimed just the sixth maximum in Masters history

Murphy hits sublime 147 to beat Allen in Masters semi

Shaun Murphy crafted a magnificent 147 break as he came from behind to beat Mark Allen 6-3 and secure his place in the Masters final at Alexandra Palace.

Snooker • 18 Jan

Mark Allen is eyeing a second win at the Masters

Allen beats Selby to set up last-four clash with Murphy

Mark Allen ground out a 6-2 victory over three-time winner Mark Selby to set up a Masters semi-final date with Shaun Murphy.

Snooker • 17 Jan

Neil Robertson reeled of five frames in succession for a famous victory

Robertson fights back to stun Higgins at the Masters

Neil Robertson made the most of his late call up to the Masters with a stunning fightback from 5-1 down to beat John Higgins 6-5 and will face Shaun Murphy in the last eight.

Snooker • 13 Jan

Shaun Murphy took a final-frame decider against Ding Junhui

Murphy holds nerve in final frame to reach last eight

Shaun Murphy held his nerve to win a second consecutive final-frame decider and book his place in the quarter-finals of the UK Championship in York.

Snooker • 28 Nov 24

Judd Trump is chasing a fifth Northern Ireland Open crown

Trump's Belfast love affair continues as he reaches SFs

Judd Trump felt his ability to read body language helped him to a 5-1 victory over Shaun Murphy in the quarter-finals of the Northern Ireland Open.

Snooker • 25 Oct 24

Murphy battles back to make quarters in Belfast

Shaun Murphy rallied from 3-1 down to beat Stuart Bingham and reach the quarter-finals of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast.

Snooker • 24 Oct 24

Judd Trump is going for a fifth Northern Ireland Open title

Trump and Murphy recover to advance in Belfast

Defending champion Judd Trump came from behind to beat Matthew Selt and move into the last 16 of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast.

Snooker • 22 Oct 24

Judd Trump is into the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters final

Trump squeezes past Murphy to reach Saudi final

Judd Trump edged out Shaun Murphy to set up a final clash with Mark Williams at the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters.

Snooker • 06 Sep 24

Mark Selby says he will consider his pro future over the summer

Selby considers retirement after Crucible exit

Mark Selby has vowed to consider retirement after crashing out of the World Snooker Championship in a "pathetic" 10-6 defeat to qualifier Joe O'Connor.

Snooker • 23 Apr 24

Ronnie O'Sullivan is through to the last 16 of the World Open

O'Sullivan progresses at World Open in Yushan

Ronnie O'Sullivan stepped up his game to sink Lyu Haotian and book his place in the last 16 of the World Open in Yushan.

Snooker • 20 Mar 24

Veteran amateur Pinches shocks Murphy at Welsh Open

Shaun Murphy suffered a shock loss at the hands of 53-year-old amateur Barry Pinches on the opening day of the BetVictor Welsh Open in Llandudno.

Snooker • 12 Feb 24

Shaun Murphy: 'You should never criticise something unless you've tried it'

Murphy urges fans to give Saudi 'golden ball' a chance

Former world champion Shaun Murphy has backed the announcement of Saudi Arabia's first ever invitational snooker event and the introduction of a new golden ball which could increase the maximum break to 167.

Snooker • 19 Jan 24

Murphy exits Shoot Out as 147 fails to yield launchpad

Shaun Murphy was unable to build on his maximum break heroics as he bowed out of the BetVictor Shoot Out in Swansea.

Snooker • 08 Dec 23

Shaun Murphy progressed to the second round with a perfect 147 break

Murphy makes historic 147 against clock in Shoot Out

Shaun Murphy recorded the BetVictor Shoot Out's first ever 147 break this afternoon in Swansea.

Snooker • 08 Dec 23

Judd Trump is into Round 3 at the Euro Masters

Trump and Murphy ease into third round at Euro Masters

Judd Trump eased through to the third round of the European Masters with a 5-0 win over Jordan Brown.

Snooker • 23 Aug 23

Shaun Murphy lost in the first round at the Crucible to eventual semi-finalist Si Jiahui

Murphy back to winning ways in Championship League

Shaun Murphy began rebuilding from his shock Crucible exit as he claimed the first ranking title of the new snooker season with victory in the Championship League in Leicester.

Snooker • 21 Jul 23

Shaun Murphy has been in superb form this season

Murphy battles back to beat Wilson in Tour final

Shaun Murphy battled back from four frames down to win the Duelbits Tour Championship final with a 10-7 victory over Kyren Wilson in Hull.

Snooker • 02 Apr 23

Shaun Murphy is the No 2 earning player this season

Murphy reels in Milkins to make Tour semi-finals

Shaun Murphy hit back to beat Robert Milkins 10-8 and book his place in the Duelbits Tour Championship semi-finals in Hull.

Snooker • 30 Mar 23

Mark Selby ovecame Zhang Anda after a battle

Selby battles on as Murphy bows out in WST Classic

World number two Mark Selby reached the last 32 of the WST Classic with a narrow 4-3 win over Zhang Anda.

Snooker • 20 Mar 23

Shaun Murphy will contest his third Players final

Murphy to face Carter in Players Championship final

Shaun Murphy held off Kyren Wilson to seal a 6-3 victory and set up a final meeting with Ali Carter at the Players Championship in Wolverhampton.

Snooker • 26 Feb 23

Shaun Murphy hit four centuries on his way to the semi-finals in Wolverhampton

Century-hungry Murphy whitewashes Day at Players

Shaun Murphy chalked up four centuries as he coasted past Ryan Day 6-0 to reach the semi-finals of the Duelbits Players Championship in Wolverhampton.

Snooker • 23 Feb 23

It was a swift return to action for Shaun Murphy after his Welsh Open final defeat

Murphy overcomes Selby at the Players Championship

Shaun Murphy hit back from missing out on the Welsh Open title to beat Mark Selby 6-3 in the opening round of the Duelbits Players Championship in Wolverhampton.

Snooker • 21 Feb 23