Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

WUHAN, CHINA - AUGUST 30: Xiao Guodong of China poses for photo with trophy after winning the final match against Gary Wilson of England on day seven of the WST 2025 Wuhan Open at the Optics Valley Gymnasium of Huazhong University of Science and Technolog

Guodong defeats Wilson to defend Wuhan Open crown

Xiao Guodong successfully defended his Wuhan Open title as he came from behind to beat Gary Wilson 10-9 in Saturday's final.

Snooker • 30 Aug

Xiao makes back-to-back Wuhan finals as Allen loses

Xiao Guodong's Wuhan Open title defence remains on track after 6-3 semi-final victory over former world champion Mark Williams.

Snooker • 29 Aug

WUHAN, CHINA - AUGUST 28: Mark Allen of Northern Ireland chalks the cue in the Quarterfinal match against Si Jiahui of China on day 5 of the 2025 Wuhan Open at Optics Valley Gymnasium of HUST on August 28, 2025 in Wuhan, Hubei Province of China. (Photo by

Allen progresses to semi-finals in Wuhan

Mark Allen is through to the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open after a 5-4 win over last year's runner-up Si Jiahui 5-4.

Snooker • 28 Aug

BRENTWOOD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Aaron Hill of Ireland chalks the cue in the first round match against Mark Selby of England on day 1 of 2024 BetVictor English Open at the Brentwood Leisure Centre on September 16, 2024 in Brentwood, England. (Photo by T

Agonising defeat for Hill at Wuhan Open

Aaron Hill suffered an agonising defeat to home favourite Zhang Anda in the last 16 of the Wuhan Open in China this morning.

Snooker • 27 Aug

Hill wins at Wuhan Open as Un-Nooh records a 147

Aaron Hill added another feather to his cap at the Wuhan Open this afternoon by defeating 2024 world champion Kyren Wilson 5-2 at the Optics Valley Gymnasium.

Snooker • 25 Aug

WUHAN, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Zhao Xintong of China chalks the cue against Iulian Boiko of Ukraine during the round one match on day one of the WST 2025 Wuhan Open at the Optics Valley Gymnasium of Huazhong University of Science and Technology on August 24, 2

Zhao misses out on 147 at Wuhan Open

World champion Zhao Xintong missed a straightforward final pink as he closed in on a 147 during a 5-3 victory over Iulian Boiko at the Wuhan Open.

Snooker • 24 Aug

Aaron Hill won his opening match of the 2025/26 WST season

Hill books Wuhan Open spot as debutants whitewashed

Aaron Hill secured a spot in August's Wuhan Open this afternoon but it was a baptism of fire for Fergal Quinn and Leone Crowley on their WST debuts.

Snooker • 23 Jun

Xiao Guodong plays a shot in the all-Chinese final match against Si Jiahui

Xiao fends off compatriot Si to win Wuhan Open final

Xiao Guodong held off a fightback from compatriot Si Jiahui to win the final of the Wuhan Open 10-7 and land his first ranking title after 17 years as a professional.

Snooker • 12 Oct 24

Si Jiahui plays a shot in the semi-final win over Judd Trump

Si makes maiden 147 on route to beating Trump in semis

Si Jiahui made a maiden 147 break as he outclassed world number one Judd Trump 6-2 to set up an all-Chinese final in the Wuhan Open.

Snooker • 11 Oct 24

Trump through to semi-finals in Wuhan

Judd Trump edged past Chris Wakelin to reach the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open.

Snooker • 10 Oct 24

Judd Trump won the inaugural Wuhan Open last season

Wuhan cue confusion fails to derail Trump

World number one Judd Trump overcame picking up the wrong cue to complete a 5-2 win over John Higgins and book his place in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open.

Snooker • 09 Oct 24

Xiao Guodong accounted for the world champion

Wilson makes early exit at Wuhan Open

Kyren Wilson was dumped out of the Wuhan Open after the world champion lost a final-frame decider to China's Xiao Guodong in the second round.

Snooker • 08 Oct 24

Aaron Hill was whitewashed by Kyren Wilson

Aaron Hill and Jordan Brown eliminated at Wuhan Open

Aaron Hill and Jordan Brown have both been eliminated in the last 64 stage of the Wuhan Open in China.

Snooker • 07 Oct 24

Trump wins another title as Carter falls short in China

Judd Trump came from behind to defeat Ali Carter 10-7 in the final of the Wuhan Open.

Snooker • 15 Oct 23

Trump sees off Yize to book spot in Wuhan Open final

Judd Trump earned his place in the inaugural final of the Wuhan Open after beating Wu Yize 6-1.

Snooker • 14 Oct 23

Aaron Hill was edged out of a maiden ranking semi-final appearance by Wu Yize at the Wuhan Open

Deciding frame heartache for Aaron Hill at Wuhan Open

Aaron Hill was edged out in a final frame decider while Mark Allen also made a quarter-final exit at the Wuhan Open in China.

Snooker • 13 Oct 23

Allen and Hill progress at Wuhan Open

Antrim's Mark Allen and Cork's Aaron Hill are through to the last eight of the Wuhan Open.

Snooker • 12 Oct 23

Ronnie O'Sullivan digs in to progress at Wuhan Open

Ronnie O'Sullivan twice came from behind to snatch a place in the Wuhan Open fourth round with a narrow 5-4 win over Pang Junxu on Wednesday.

Snooker • 11 Oct 23

Ronnie O'Sullivan will remain world number one unless Mark Allen wins the tournament

O'Sullivan eases into third round at Wuhan Open

Ronnie O'Sullivan coasted past Mark Davis 5-1 to reach the third round of the Wuhan Open.

Snooker • 10 Oct 23

Hill advances as Rocket soars over Doherty

Aaron Hill booked his place in the last 32 of the Wuhan Open with a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Ben Woollaston, where he'll be joined by Mark Allen. However there was disappointment for Ken Doherty.