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 ... Snooker • 9 hrs
WPBSA denies it wants to ban Williams' break Snooker's world governing body has denied it has plans to ban Mark Williams' controversial break-off shot despite consultations with top players and its own Rules ... Snooker • 13 hrs
Williams unhappy with 'farcical' WPBSA interference Mark Williams blasted a bid to ban his controversial break-off technique after cruising into the second round of the World Snooker Championship with a 10-4 ... Snooker • 21 Apr
Trump maintains number one ranking with comfortable win Judd Trump confirmed his status as world number one for the start of next season after sweeping into the second round of the World Snooker ... Snooker • 21 Apr
Mark Allen follows Crucible win with Hearn tribute Mark Allen may have proved one of Barry Hearn's most vociferous critics but he paid a rich tribute to the outgoing World Snooker Tour chairman ... Snooker • 20 Apr
Lisowski edges past Carter to book Robertson match Jack Lisowski edged out former finalist Ali Carter 10-9 in the first round of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible. Snooker • 20 Apr
Barry Hearn to quit snooker and darts chairman roles Barry Hearn has announced he is to step down as chairman of World Snooker and the Professional Darts Corporation. Snooker • 20 Apr
Crucible pressure still getting to Higgins despite win John Higgins blamed the suffocating Crucible pressure for his poor performance despite battling his way into the second round of the World Snooker Championship with ... Snooker • 19 Apr
Robertson embracing expectations at World Championship Neil Robertson has vowed to take nothing for granted after underscoring his status as one of the favourites for this year's World Snooker Championship by ... Snooker • 18 Apr
Ronnie fears fans could derail world title defence Ronnie O'Sullivan gave the returning Crucible fans a treat by firing three consecutive centuries to wrap up a first-round win over Mark Joyce - but ... Snooker • 17 Apr
Irish snooker starting on long road back to glory days From box office to struggling on the ropes, is Irish snooker's decline terminal or can the game move away from its nadir in this country? ... Snooker • 17 Apr
Crucible welcome for fans at 'greatest show on earth' Spectators returned to sport on Saturday morning as Ronnie O'Sullivan started the defence of his World Championship crown at the Crucible. Snooker • 17 Apr
Rocket views bid for magnificent seven as 'anti-climax' Ronnie O'Sullivan insists he could not care less about the prospect of equalling Stephen Hendry's record of seven Crucible crowns as he prepares to begin ... Snooker • 16 Apr
Snooker's path to Crucible drama and beyond Ahead of this year's World Championship, we chart snooker's history from its origins in India to the many characters who have illuminated the game since. Snooker • 16 Apr
O'Sullivan to face Joyce in Crucible opener Ronnie O'Sullivan will open the defence of his World Championship title against debutant Mark Joyce at the Crucible. Snooker • 15 Apr
Former world champion Bingham seals Crucible return Former world champion Stuart Bingham booked his place back at the Crucible with a 10-5 win over Luca Brecel in the final qualifying round for ... Snooker • 14 Apr
Brown aims to end dream season with trip to Crucible After claiming his first ranking title earlier this season in Wales, Jordan Brown tells RTÉ Sport that he wants to cap off his season with ... Snooker • 11 Apr
Jamie Jones road to redemption leads to the Crucible Jamie Jones capped an impressive return from a one-year suspension by booking his place at the Crucible with a 10-5 win over China's Li Hang ... Snooker • 13 Apr
Bingham closing in on place at the Crucible Former world champion Stuart Bingham booked his place in the final qualifying round of this year's tournament with a 6-1 victory over China's Chen Zifan. Snooker • 12 Apr
Could Rocket's record bid be scuppered by Robertson? Just eight months have passed since Ronnie O'Sullivan eased away from Kyren Wilson to claim his sixth World Snooker Championship crown in front of a ... Snooker • 12 Apr
Mark Allen: Jimmy White wildcard decision is shocking Former Masters champion Mark Allen has slammed the decision to hand Jimmy White an invitational card for the next two seasons on the World Snooker ... Snooker • 11 Apr
World Snooker grants White new invitational tour card Jimmy White has been given an invitational card for the next two seasons on the World Snooker Tour. Snooker • 11 Apr
Gerard Greene keeps World Championship hopes alive Gerard Greene battled past James Cahill 6-5 in the second qualifying round for the World Snooker Championship on Friday evening. Snooker • 09 Apr
Greene struggling for confidence in tour survival fight Northern Ireland's Gerard Greene admits he's struggling for confidence as he attempts to save his place on tour in the World Snooker Championship qualifiers in ... Snooker • 08 Apr
Hendry's hopes of Crucible return ended by Xu Si Stephen Hendry's hopes of returning to the Crucible were dashed by a 6-1 defeat to China's Xu Si in the World Championship second qualifying round ... Snooker • 07 Apr
