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Wu Yize 10-7 Murphy: Back the Chinese Star to Complete a Historic Crucible Coronation

Wu Yize 10-7 Murphy: Back the Chinese Star to Complete a Historic Crucible Coronation

Wu Yize leads Shaun Murphy 10-7 after Sunday's second session of the World Championship final — here's why the 22-year-old looks nailed on to be crowned champion on Monday.

Andrew Blakely·
Barrier Jump, Phone Alarms and Protest Shouts: The Crucible's Chaotic Final

Barrier Jump, Phone Alarms and Protest Shouts: The Crucible's Chaotic Final

The World Championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize was briefly halted when a woman jumped over the barrier to protest the TV licence fee — the latest in a string of audience disruptions at this year's Crucible.

Emma Richards·
Wu Yize on the Brink of World Title Glory with 10-7 Final Lead Over Murphy

Wu Yize on the Brink of World Title Glory with 10-7 Final Lead Over Murphy

Wu Yize leads Shaun Murphy 10-7 heading into the final session of the 2026 World Snooker Championship final — here's why the Chinese star looks set to clinch his first world title.

Andrew Blakely·
Wu Yize Joins an Elite Club — But Can You Name Every World Final Since 2000?

Wu Yize Joins an Elite Club — But Can You Name Every World Final Since 2000?

Wu Yize became only the 21st player to reach a World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible since 2000 — but how many of his twenty predecessors can you actually name?

Emma Richards·
From White to Allen: Ranking Snooker's Most Haunting Misses

From White to Allen: Ranking Snooker's Most Haunting Misses

Mark Allen's missed match-ball black against Wu Yize on Saturday instantly entered snooker's folklore — but how does it compare to the sport's most infamous misses throughout history?

Jonathan Ashby·
Murphy's Third-Red Break-Off: The Tactical Masterstroke Behind His World Final Run

Murphy's Third-Red Break-Off: The Tactical Masterstroke Behind His World Final Run

Shaun Murphy's decision to consistently target the third red on the break-off has restricted opponents to barely half the pot attempts his own break-off has conceded — and John Higgins says the tactic was "too tough to deal with" throughout their semi-final.

Jonathan Ashby·

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