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Quiz: Can You Name Every World Championship Quarter-Finalist Since the Crucible Era Began?

Quiz: Can You Name Every World Championship Quarter-Finalist Since the Crucible Era Began?

Since snooker moved to the Crucible in 1977, just 89 of the 236 players to have competed in Sheffield have reached the World Championship quarter-finals. How many of them can you name?

Emma Richards·
Zhao and Allen Both Level at 8-8 After Stunning Evening Session at the Crucible

Zhao and Allen Both Level at 8-8 After Stunning Evening Session at the Crucible

Zhao Xintong recovered from 5-3 down to level with Shaun Murphy at 8-8, while Mark Allen's 700th career century headlined an extraordinary evening session at the Crucible that also saw him draw level with Barry Hawkins.

Jonathan Ashby·
Three Reds, One Shot: Zhao Xintong Conjures a Moment of Pure Magic at the Crucible

Three Reds, One Shot: Zhao Xintong Conjures a Moment of Pure Magic at the Crucible

Zhao Xintong produced one of the most extraordinary moments of this year's World Snooker Championship, potting three reds in a single shot during his quarter-final clash with Shaun Murphy at the Crucible.

Emma Richards·
Parrott, Hamilton and a New App: WPBSA Coaching Seminar Raises the Bar in Sheffield

Parrott, Hamilton and a New App: WPBSA Coaching Seminar Raises the Bar in Sheffield

John Parrott, Anthony Hamilton and the Play Snooker App took centre stage as the WPBSA staged its annual Coaching Seminar in Sheffield — alongside inaugural CPD events for coaches and referees.

Andrew Blakely·
Higgins Stuns O'Sullivan in Crucible Classic as Trump Crashes Out to Vafaei

Higgins Stuns O'Sullivan in Crucible Classic as Trump Crashes Out to Vafaei

John Higgins produced one of the great Crucible comebacks to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12, while world number one Judd Trump was sensationally eliminated by Iranian qualifier Hossein Vafaei on a stunning day at the World Championship.

Andrew Blakely·
2026 World Snooker Championship Quarter-Finals: Predictions, Picks and Best Bets

2026 World Snooker Championship Quarter-Finals: Predictions, Picks and Best Bets

The 2026 World Snooker Championship quarter-finals are set for a thrilling two-day sprint at the Crucible, with Zhao Xintong facing Shaun Murphy in what looks the pick of the ties. Here are our best bets and predictions for the last eight.

Andrew Blakely·

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