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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Higgins Produces One of the Crucible's Greatest Comebacks to Eliminate O'Sullivan
John Higgins has completed one of the greatest comebacks in Crucible history, recovering from 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame thriller and reach the World Championship quarter-finals.
Robertson Demands Ban on Triangle Chalk After O'Sullivan's Crucible Exit
Neil Robertson has called for Triangle Chalk to be banned from the World Snooker Tour, saying all players "hate it" after the issue surfaced during John Higgins' dramatic 13-12 last-16 win over Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Vafaei Stuns Trump in Crucible Classic — Now the Quarter-Final Is 'Tickling' Him
Hossein Vafaei beat world number one Judd Trump 13-12 in a last-frame thriller to reach the Crucible quarter-finals — and he's now tickling us all with the prospect of a semi-final place.
Manic Monday Looms as Four Quarter-Final Spots Hang in the Balance at the Crucible
Four quarter-final spots remain up for grabs at the 2026 World Snooker Championship, with O'Sullivan, Trump, Robertson and Wu Yize all holding narrow leads heading into a potentially breathless Manic Monday in Sheffield.
Zhao Xintong Survives Ding Junhui Test to Reach World Championship Quarter-Finals
Zhao Xintong reached the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals with a 13-9 victory over Ding Junhui on Sunday, surviving a tense final session in Sheffield to set up a last-eight meeting with Shaun Murphy.
Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters Axed After Just Two Editions — and Players Found Out by Email
The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters has been cancelled after just two editions, with players including Barry Hawkins expressing fury at finding out via a brief email and receiving no explanation for the decision.
Murphy's Miracle: From Crowd Fury to Crucible Magic as The Magician Survives a Thriller
Shaun Murphy survived a deciding-frame thriller against Fan Zhengyi to reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Snooker Championship, completing a remarkable clearance on the final pink and calling it the best break he has ever made at the Crucible.
Crucible Pressure Is Real — And It Should Shape Your World Championship Betting
Shaun Murphy's extraordinary 10-9 comeback has highlighted why Crucible psychology is just as important as potting form — and why smart punters should be factoring mental resilience into every World Championship wager.
Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters Axed: Why Calling It a 'Major' Was Always the Real Problem
The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters has been cancelled after just two editions, and while the collapse was hardly a surprise, the decision to label it a 'major' remains the sport's most embarrassing misstep in recent memory.
Kyren Wilson: Snooker Should Take a Leaf Out of Darts' Book on Atmosphere
Kyren Wilson has called on snooker to embrace more entertainment and crowd interaction, pointing to darts as a model worth following — comments made after a dramatic comeback win over Stan Moody at the 2026 World Championship.
China Open Returns to Snooker Calendar in August 2026 — Here's Why It Matters for Bettors
The China Open returns to the World Snooker Tour in August 2026 after a seven-year absence, with a £1.2 million prize fund and a record crop of Chinese talent making it one of the most compelling betting events of the season.
Mark Allen Backs Himself for World Title Glory After Beating Kyren Wilson at the Crucible
Mark Allen is through to the Crucible quarter-finals after a composed 13-9 victory over world number two Kyren Wilson — and the Pistol insists he has the game to go all the way.
Murphy Dismantles Xiao in 13-3 Rout to Reach Crucible Quarter-Finals
Shaun Murphy reached the 2026 World Snooker Championship quarter-finals with a session to spare, thrashing Xiao Guodong 13-3 at the Crucible and including a hat-trick of centuries in the closing stages.
Zhao vs Ding, O'Sullivan vs Higgins: Day Eight at the Crucible Serves Up the Lot
Day eight of the 2026 World Snooker Championship brings the Crucible to a boil, with Zhao Xintong facing Ding Junhui in a 4-4 thriller and the highly anticipated second-round clash between Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins getting underway.
The Antrim Grinder Is Back: Mark Allen Battles Past Wilson to Reach Crucible Quarter-Finals
Mark Allen fought back from a five-frame lead turned deficit to defeat reigning champion Kyren Wilson 13-9 and reach the World Championship quarter-finals for the sixth time in his career.
Murphy Marches Into Last Eight With Session to Spare — Xiao Thrashed 13-3
Shaun Murphy crushed Xiao Guodong 13-3 to become the first player into the 2026 World Championship quarter-finals, producing a display of scintillating snooker that included four century breaks across Friday's session.
Thirty Years On: The Night Higgins, O'Sullivan and a Missed Pink Changed Everything
John Higgins has revisited the agonising 1996 World Championship quarter-final where a missed pink ended his semi-final dream — and helped forge one of snooker's greatest rivalries.
Williams Backs Walker But Suggests Snooker's MC Has Been Silenced After Crucible Introduction Backlash
Mark Williams has defended Rob Walker following the backlash over his Crucible introduction, but suggested the MC may have been quietly silenced by snooker's governing figures in the days since.
Robertson Seals Historic Crucible Feat as Seeds Dominate First Round
Neil Robertson's 10-6 win over Pang Junxu completed a record-equalling first round at the Crucible, with 15 of the 16 seeds advancing — only the third time in the tournament's history.
Robertson Calls for World Championship Format Overhaul: 'Best of 25 Is Enough'
Neil Robertson has called for the World Championship format to be standardised at best-of-25 from the second round onwards, arguing the current structure is excessive in the modern era.
2026 World Snooker Championship: Full Draw, Schedule and Results from the Crucible
The 2026 World Snooker Championship — the 50th edition at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre — is into its second round, with Shaun Murphy the first player confirmed in the quarter-finals after a 13-3 defeat of Xiao Guodong.
Sheffield Puts Disability Snooker in the Spotlight During World Championship Week
World Disability Snooker Day returned to Sheffield during the 2026 Halo World Snooker Championship, shining a much-needed spotlight on the WDBS Tour's 11-year journey and its ambition to reach the Paralympic Games.
Ding v Zhao Could Shatter Snooker's All-Time TV Audience Record
The World Championship clash between Ding Junhui and Zhao Xintong could attract hundreds of millions of viewers in China, potentially surpassing every television audience record in snooker history.
Six Days, Six Questions: How Well Did You Follow Round One at the Crucible?
The first round of the 2026 World Snooker Championship is over — six days of drama at the Crucible wrapped up on Thursday. Now BBC Sport wants to know how closely you were watching.
O'Sullivan vs Higgins: Class of 92 Clash Awaits — Our Last-16 Betting Preview
Ronnie O'Sullivan cruised past He Guoqiang 10-2 to set up a blockbuster last-16 clash with fellow Class of 92 member John Higgins — here's who we're backing and why.
Selby Rolls Into Round Two With Eyes on a Fifth World Title
Mark Selby opened his 2026 World Championship campaign with a dominant 10-2 win over Jak Jones and has his sights firmly set on a fifth world title. We examine the case for backing the Leicester cueman at 10/1.
Jordan Brown Retains Tour Card as Relegation Picture Clears at the Crucible
Jordan Brown has secured his World Snooker Tour card for 2026/27 after Chris Wakelin's win over Liam Pullen ended the last remaining threat to his top-64 ranking position, while Robert Milkins is among those confirmed as relegated.
'I Wanted to Rip My Shirt Off': Jak Jones Opens Up on Asthma Battle Behind Heavy Selby Defeat
Jak Jones has revealed he was struggling to breathe during his 10-2 first-round defeat to Mark Selby, with his asthma triggering headaches, tremors and near-panic attacks at the Crucible.
The 50th World Championship: O'Sullivan, Selby and Robertson Headline a Pivotal Day Five at the Crucible
The 2026 World Snooker Championship reaches day five with Ronnie O'Sullivan closing in on the last 16, while Mark Selby and Neil Robertson also return to the Crucible table in a headline-packed session.
Before the Boardroom: Jason Ferguson Revisits the Playing Career That Shaped a Chairman
Long before Jason Ferguson became the face of snooker's governing body, he was a Tour professional who reached a world ranking of 28 and qualified for the Crucible three times. The latest WPBSA Snooker Podcast revisits the playing career behind the chairman.
World Snooker Championship Winners: The Complete Record-Holders Guide
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Hendry share the modern era record with seven World Snooker Championship titles each — here's the complete breakdown of every multiple winner from 1969 to today.
147s at the Crucible: The Full Record, Who Made Them and What They're Worth in 2026
Fifteen maximum 147 breaks have been made at the Crucible since 1983, with Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Hendry sharing the record on three apiece. Here's the full history — and what a maximum is worth in 2026.
Eight Is the Dream: Why the World Still Stops for Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Crucible
Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his 2026 World Championship campaign on Tuesday, facing debutant He Guoqiang as the hunt for a record-breaking eighth title gets underway at the Crucible.
O'Sullivan Storms to 7-2 Lead on Record-Hunt Debut as Murphy Survives 10-9 Thriller
Ronnie O'Sullivan leads He Guoqiang 7-2 after a dominant opening session in his bid for a record eighth world title, while Shaun Murphy survived a tense 10-9 deciding frame against Fan Zhengyi.
Jak Jones: The Silent Assassin Loads Up for One More Shot at Crucible Glory
Jak Jones returns to the Crucible as a qualifier once more, but the man who reached the 2024 World Championship final is carrying something more potent than his cue — he carries the knowledge of exactly what he is capable of.
Wilson Survives Crucible Scare as Moody's Debut Dream Fades in Heartbreaking Fashion
Kyren Wilson produced a stunning seven-frame winning run to beat Stan Moody 10-7 at the Crucible, overturning a 7-3 deficit in a match that swung on a single missed red.
2026 World Snooker Championship Draw, Schedule & Results: Everything You Need to Know
The 2026 World Snooker Championship — the 50th edition of the sport's greatest event — is well underway at the Crucible, with Judd Trump, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Zhao Xintong all in action. Here's the full draw, schedule and updated results.
Ding Junhui vs Zhao Xintong: Back the Champion in a Historic All-Chinese Crucible Showdown
Ding Junhui's impressive 10-5 win over David Gilbert sets up a blockbuster second-round clash with reigning world champion Zhao Xintong — we break down the match and explain why the champion is the pick.
Stan Moody at the Crucible: The 19-Year-Old Who Thinks Snooker Needs a New Generation
Teenager Stan Moody made a confident Crucible debut at 19, but it was his call for snooker to embrace new faces and personalities that really caught the attention.
Daniel Ward Punches His Ticket to the Crucible — and Jimmy White Is Waiting
Daniel Ward defeated Andrew Norman 4-0 in the Golden Ticket final to secure the last place at the 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship, where Jimmy White awaits him at the Crucible on 7th May.
Causier Retains Irish Open Crown With Commanding Display in Carlow
David Causier successfully defended his World Billiards Irish Open title in Carlow, defeating Robert Hall 702–355 in the final to further cement his standing as the dominant figure in professional billiards.
From the Club Table to the Global Stage: WPBSA Launches App to Unite Snooker's Hidden Millions
The WPBSA has launched Play Snooker, a new app giving an estimated 100 million recreational players worldwide a way to record matches, earn rankings and connect with the wider game for the first time.
Poland Make History at the Crucible: How 21 Nations Have Now Featured at the World Snooker Championship
Antoni Kowalski became the first Polish player to compete at the World Snooker Championship on Saturday, with Poland joining an exclusive list of 21 nations to have featured at snooker's greatest tournament.
Jimmy White: Snooker 'Has Got to Be' at the Crucible — and He's Absolutely Right
Jimmy White has backed the decision to keep the World Championship at the Crucible until at least 2045, calling it 'fantastic' as snooker secures its spiritual home with a £45 million redevelopment planned.
Allen Turns Around 'Embarrassing' Crucible Display With Brilliant Second-Session Blitz to Beat Zhang Anda
Mark Allen recovered from a first session he described as 'absolutely embarrassing' to beat Zhang Anda 10-6 at the Crucible, posting breaks of 140, 109, and 129 in a dominant second-session display.