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Evans Chases 13th World Title Against Teenage Sensation Channoi in Dongguan Final
Reanne Evans takes her unbeaten world final record into a 13th title bid against teenage Thai sensation Panchaya Channoi in Tuesday's World Women's Snooker Championship final in Dongguan.
2026/27 WST Calendar Confirmed: China Open Returns, Triple Crown Dates Set
WST has confirmed the 2026/27 snooker season calendar, with the China Open returning as a ranking event for the first time since 2019 and all Triple Crown dates now set.
Teenage Sensation Panchaya Channoi Writes History With Women's World Title
Eighteen-year-old Panchaya Channoi produced a stunning performance in Dongguan to beat 12-time champion Reanne Evans 6-2 and claim the 2026 World Women's Snooker Championship title.
Behind the Baize: Framed Podcast Goes Inside the Masters at Alexandra Palace
A special episode of the Framed: The Snooker Podcast takes listeners behind the scenes at the Masters, featuring Barry Hearn and Alexandra Palace Operations Director Simon Fell.
John Virgo's Final Gift to Snooker: The Night He Introduced the World to Ronnie O'Sullivan
John Virgo, who passed away aged 79, once introduced a 16-year-old Ronnie O'Sullivan to the nation on BBC's Big Break — a moment that feels all the more poignant now.
Tirapongpaiboon Returns to the Pro Tour a Decade After Exit, Sealing Card at Asia-Oceania Q School
Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon has secured a return to the World Snooker Tour after a ten-year absence, defeating Bai Langning 4-1 in the final of Asia-Oceania Q School event one in Bangkok.
John Virgo: The Boy From Salford Who Found His Life on the Baize
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was a UK Champion, a Crucible finalist, and one of snooker's most beloved personalities — a man who found his calling at twelve years old in a Salford snooker club his father called a den of iniquity.
Kyren Wilson's Audacious Trick Shot Puts the Gloss on a 142 Break at the Welsh Open
Kyren Wilson rounded off a stunning break of 142 against Liu Hongyu at the Welsh Open with an audacious trick shot on the final black, producing one of the tournament's most memorable moments.
Hull Open Turns Ten in Style: Nine Champions Crowned at Landmark WDBS Anniversary Event
The Wilson Interiors Hull Open celebrated its tenth anniversary with nine champions crowned at the Tradewell Snooker Club, headlined by Mahomed Abubaker's wheelchair title defence and a history-making 59 break from Gary Swift.
'He Had It All': Dennis Taylor's Heartfelt Farewell to John Virgo
Dennis Taylor has paid an emotional tribute to the late John Virgo, who passed away earlier this month at 79, saying simply: 'He had it all.'
O'Sullivan Claims Snooker 900 Global Championship With Five-Century Demolition of Brecel
Ronnie O'Sullivan compiled five centuries to defeat Luca Brecel 10-5 in the Snooker 900 Global Championship final, claiming his second title in as many weeks following his World Seniors Snooker Championship victory.
O'Sullivan Hails Snooker 900 as 'The Sweet Spot' After Winning Inaugural Global Championship
Ronnie O'Sullivan won the inaugural Snooker 900 Global Championship with a five-century display against Luca Brecel, then declared the format could be 'here to stay forever' — and Brecel agreed.
The Records O'Sullivan Holds — And the Ones That Still Elude Him
Ronnie O'Sullivan's 153 break at the 2026 World Open is the highest ever compiled at professional level, but a look across the record books reveals a more nuanced picture of where he stands and where rivals still hold the advantage.
Beyond the Maximum: Ronnie O'Sullivan Rewrites History With a Staggering 153
Ronnie O'Sullivan produced the highest break ever recorded in professional snooker at the World Open in Yushan, compiling a staggering 153 to surpass Jamie Burnett's two-decade-old record of 148.
Eight Queens Remain in Dongguan as the World Women's Championship Enters Its Final Act
Just eight players remain at the 2026 World Women's Snooker Championship in Dongguan, with five of the world's top six still in contention and Reanne Evans yet to drop a frame in her pursuit of a record-extending 13th world title.
O'Sullivan Books Snooker 900 Final Spot With Commanding Comeback Against Wilson
Ronnie O'Sullivan recovered from 4-3 down to beat world champion Kyren Wilson 6-3, setting up a Snooker 900 Global Championship final against Luca Brecel in Reading.
Five of the Top Six Remain as World Women's Championship Quarter-Finals Take Shape in Dongguan
Five of the world's top six ranked players remain in contention at the 2026 World Women's Snooker Championship, with Sunday's quarter-finals in Dongguan set to feature a potential all-Thai semi-final and a blockbuster title-decider in prospect.
O'Sullivan vs Brecel: Two Champions Chasing Very Different Things in Reading Final
Ronnie O'Sullivan faces Luca Brecel in Sunday's inaugural Snooker 900 Global Championship final in Reading, with O'Sullivan chasing a third consecutive invitational title and Brecel desperate to rediscover his best form.
Bruges Delivers Champions Across the Board as WDBS Tour Roars Into 2026
The Belgian Open returned to The Trickshot in Bruges for a seventh time, crowning champions across every classification group as the WDBS Tour opened its 2026 ranking season in style.
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh Stuns O'Sullivan With 147 to Claim World Open Glory
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh produced a stunning 147 break en route to a 10-7 victory over Ronnie O'Sullivan in the 2026 World Open final in Yushan, claiming the biggest title of his professional career.
From 4-0 Down to 147 Glory: Un-Nooh Produces the Snooker of His Life to Stun O'Sullivan
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh fired in a maximum 147 and finished with three consecutive centuries to overturn a 4-0 deficit and beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-7 in the World Open final in Yushan.
Un-Nooh's World Open Triumph Completes Tour Championship Field — And Here's Why He Could Shake Up the Betting
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh's stunning World Open victory — which included a maximum 147 break and three consecutive total clearances — has sealed his place in the Tour Championship and sent the snooker world buzzing.
O'Sullivan, Wilson, Brecel and Perry Set for Semi-Final Showdowns at 2026 Snooker 900 Global Championship
Ronnie O'Sullivan, Kyren Wilson, Luca Brecel and Joe Perry have all advanced to the semi-finals of the inaugural 2026 Snooker 900 Global Championship in Reading, after four quarter-finals each went to a deciding frame or close finish on Friday.
World Women's Snooker Championship Returns to Changping in May 2026 with Brand-New Venue
The 2026 World Women's Snooker Championship has been confirmed for Dongguan Changping, China, running from 12–19 May at a brand-new purpose-built venue, with two-time defending champion Bai Yulu set to return as world number one.
Crucible Confirmed Until 2045: The Best News Snooker Has Had in Years
The World Snooker Championship is confirmed at the Crucible Theatre until at least 2045, with a £45 million redevelopment also planned for the iconic Sheffield venue.
Crucible Secures £45m Revamp as World Championship Home Until 2045
The World Snooker Championship will remain at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre until at least 2045 following a new long-term deal backed by £45m of investment, including a capacity increase of up to 500 additional seats.
Snooker World Championship Confirmed at Crucible Until 2045 as Sport Celebrates Landmark Deal
The World Snooker Championship will remain at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre until at least 2045 after the World Snooker Tour and Sheffield City Council confirmed a landmark long-term agreement on Tuesday.
The Crucible Is Getting a £45m Facelift — And Snooker's Soul Stays in Sheffield
A £45 million refurbishment will add up to 500 seats to Sheffield's iconic Crucible Theatre, securing the World Snooker Championship at its spiritual home until at least 2045.
Hawkins: Crucible History Is Irreplaceable, But Snooker Needs the Upgrade
Barry Hawkins has described his 'mixed feelings' about the Crucible, acknowledging the venue's unrivalled history whilst suggesting the sport may need a larger, modernised stage to secure major sponsorship and sustain long-term growth.
Jimmy White Rolls Back the Years to Claim Snooker 900 Champions Week Title
Jimmy White defeated Reanne Evans 5-3 in the Snooker 900 Champions Week final in Reading on Thursday, with a crucial 120 break during the round-robin stage proving the difference between the two players.
Twelve Tour Cards, One Dream: Q School 2026 Throws Open Its Doors
Q School 2026 is under way, with 12 World Snooker Tour cards available across four events in Bangkok and Leicester — and Robert Milkins among the big names fighting to reclaim their professional status.
WPBSA Bans Trans Athletes from Women's Snooker in Landmark Policy Overhaul
The WPBSA has published a landmark new Eligibility Policy confirming that only biological female players may compete in women's snooker tournaments, following the Supreme Court Ruling of April 2025 and a subsequent legal case involving the English Blackball Federation.
Three and Out: On Yee Ng Completes Remarkable British Open Hat-Trick
On Yee Ng claimed the Landywood British Open title for the third successive year, defeating world champion Bai Yulu 4-2 in a gripping final to move to 24 career titles and rise to second in the world rankings.
Paul Norris Holds His Nerve to Claim Asia-Pacific Crown in Albury Thriller
Paul Norris claimed his first continental title at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Snooker Championship, defeating Vinnie Calabrese 6-5 in a dramatic deciding-frame final in Albury, Australia.
Ng On Yee Completes Hat-Trick of British Women's Open Titles With Final Revenge Over Bai Yulu
Ng On Yee claimed her third successive British Women's Open title in Walsall on Sunday, defeating world number one Bai Yulu 4-2 in the final to take her career tour victories to 24.
Trump Ends Six-Year Tour Championship Drought With Gritty Win Over Allen
Judd Trump ended a six-year winless run at the Tour Championship with a hard-fought 10-8 victory over Mark Allen in Manchester, coming from 0-4 down to book his place in the quarter-finals.
Higgins Digs Deep to Deny Williams at Tour Championship
John Higgins came from 0-2 down to defeat Mark Williams 10-8 in the opening round of the Tour Championship, booking a quarter-final showdown with Mark Selby in Manchester.
Ding Junhui Secures 16th Seed as World Championship Picture Comes Into Focus
Ding Junhui is confirmed as the 16th seed for the 2026 World Snooker Championship after Thepchaiya Un-Nooh's Tour Championship exit ended any lingering doubt about the Chinese star's place at the Crucible.
Tour Championship Quarter-Final Draw: Four Blockbuster Ties Await in Manchester
The 2026 Tour Championship quarter-finals are set for Wednesday and Thursday in Manchester, with Neil Robertson, Judd Trump and the remaining top seeds entering a draw that promises heavyweight encounters throughout.
The Mandy Fisher Trophy Is Up for Grabs: World Women's Snooker Championship 2026 Gets Under Way in Dongguan
The 2026 World Women's Snooker Championship is under way at the Changping Gymnasium in Dongguan, with defending champion Bai Yulu leading the field in a bid to retain the Mandy Fisher Trophy and a place on the professional World Snooker Tour.
Trump Survives Murphy Scare in 19-Frame Thriller to Reach Tour Championship Semis
Judd Trump battled past Shaun Murphy 10-9 in a nail-biting final-frame decider to secure his place in the Tour Championship semi-finals in Manchester.
Murphy's Luck Runs Out Against Trump — But The Magician Has Nothing To Regret
Shaun Murphy bowed out of the Tour Championship 10-9 to Judd Trump on Wednesday, bemoaning a missed double in the deciding frame that summed up a season of painful near-misses for The Magician.
Jason Francis Fires Back at World Seniors Critics: 'You'd Think I'd Murdered Someone'
Jason Francis has defended his handling of the 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship controversy, firing back at critics who targeted him online after a table failure at the Crucible forced a match to be relocated to a practice room.
Higgins Digs Deep Again to Down Selby and Set Up Zhao Semi-Final at Tour Championship
John Higgins fought back from 8-5 down to beat Mark Selby 10-8 at the Tour Championship in Manchester, setting up a semi-final against world champion Zhao Xintong on Saturday — and the defending champion looks well worth backing at 4/1.
Robertson, Trump, Higgins and Zhao Set Up Blockbuster Tour Championship Semi-Finals
Neil Robertson faces Judd Trump and John Higgins takes on reigning world champion Zhao Xintong in two heavyweight semi-finals at the 2026 Tour Championship in Manchester.
The Rocket Does It First Time: O'Sullivan Clinches World Seniors Title With Dominant Display
Ronnie O'Sullivan marked his World Seniors Snooker Championship debut in the most emphatic fashion possible, defeating Joe Perry 10-4 in the final at a sold-out Crucible Theatre to claim the JenningsBet title at the very first attempt.
Trump Reaches Tour Championship Final With Dominant 10-4 Dismissal of Robertson
Judd Trump reached the Tour Championship final for the first time with a 10-4 victory over two-time winner Neil Robertson, despite admitting he has been troubled by a faulty cue tip throughout the tournament.
Reanne Evans Slams WPBSA Over Transgender Ruling Communication Failures
Reanne Evans, a 12-time women's world champion, has publicly criticised the WPBSA for failing to communicate a new biological sex eligibility requirement for women's tournaments to players on the circuit.
The Rocket Launches Into Seniors History With Commanding Crucible Triumph
Ronnie O'Sullivan claimed the 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship on Sunday with a commanding 10-4 victory over Joe Perry at the Crucible, winning his debut Seniors Tour title in characteristically ruthless fashion.
O'Sullivan Marks World Seniors Debut With Title, Five Centuries and a 10-4 Final Win Over Perry
Ronnie O'Sullivan won the World Seniors Snooker Championship on his debut at the Crucible, beating Joe Perry 10-4 in the final with five century breaks.