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Zhao Xintong Chases Crucible History as Only Five Men Have Ever Done It

Zhao Xintong Chases Crucible History as Only Five Men Have Ever Done It

Only four players in the Crucible era have successfully defended the World Snooker Championship — Zhao Xintong arrives in Sheffield with the form to challenge that statistic, but history is firmly against him.

Jonathan Ashby·

Ronnie, Rivalries and a Record Prize Fund: The 2026 World Seniors Championship Has Everything

The 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship brings Ronnie O'Sullivan, a record £80,000 prize fund, and an expanded 24-player field to the Crucible — making it the most compelling edition of the tournament yet.

Emma Richards·
O'Sullivan Opens Seniors Account With Two Wins at the Crucible — and 19 World Records to His Name

O'Sullivan Opens Seniors Account With Two Wins at the Crucible — and 19 World Records to His Name

Ronnie O'Sullivan won two matches at his first-ever World Seniors Snooker Championship appearance on Friday, beating Ken Doherty and Peter Lines to reach the semi-finals — all while being officially awarded five new Guinness World Records, taking his total to 19.

Jonathan Ashby·
Sheffield Said Goodbye to John Virgo — and the Snooker World Was There to Do It Properly

Sheffield Said Goodbye to John Virgo — and the Snooker World Was There to Do It Properly

Sheffield Cathedral welcomed snooker royalty on Thursday as the sport gathered to remember John Virgo, the beloved commentator and former player who died in February aged 79.

Emma Richards·
Four Crucible Debutants Who Could Steal the Show at the 2026 World Snooker Championship

Four Crucible Debutants Who Could Steal the Show at the 2026 World Snooker Championship

Stan Moody, Liam Pullen, Antoni Kowalski, and He Guoqiang all make their Crucible debuts at the 2026 World Snooker Championship — here's why each of them could cause a stir in the early rounds.

Andrew Blakely·
Why the Crucible Still Gives the World's Best Players Nightmares — 50 Years On

Why the Crucible Still Gives the World's Best Players Nightmares — 50 Years On

Sheffield's Crucible Theatre stages the World Snooker Championship for the 50th time in 2026 — and understanding why it still terrifies the world's best players is essential knowledge for any serious punter.

Andrew Blakely·

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