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Dylan Emery Ends Maguire's Championship League Defence as Stage Two Takes Shape
Reigning champion Stephen Maguire was eliminated from the 2026 Championship League in Leicester on Saturday, with Dylan Emery's clinical display proving decisive in Group C.
Vafaei and Lei Peifan Book Stage Three Spots With Unbeaten Records Intact
Hossein Vafaei and Lei Peifan have both booked their spots in Stage Three of the 2026 Championship League Snooker, with the Iranian looking particularly dangerous after another unbeaten group stage display in Leicester.
Zhao Xintong Stunned in Stage One as Championship League Stage Two Line-Up Takes Shape
Zhao Xintong, the pre-tournament favourite and world number three, has been eliminated from Championship League Snooker after a dramatic final-day twist in Leicester, as Stage Two takes shape.
Si Jiahui Joins Elite Club With Second Career Maximum at Championship League
Si Jiahui compiled the 243rd maximum break in snooker history during his BetVictor Championship League clash with Xu Yichen on Tuesday, doubling his career tally of 147s — though he still finished runner-up in Group 6 to Marco Fu.
New Zealand Open 2026: 45 Players Chase Q Tour Glory in Auckland This Weekend
The New Zealand Open Snooker Championship gets underway at the Papatoetoe Club in Auckland from 10–12 July, with defending champion Cody Turner among 45 players chasing Q Tour Asia-Pacific glory and vital ranking points.
Lisowski and Brecel Hit the Ground Running as Championship League Enters Its Final Straight
Jack Lisowski and Luca Brecel both posted perfect records on Wednesday in Leicester, topping their respective groups as the Championship League Snooker Stage One approaches its conclusion.
Si Jiahui's Perfect 147 Can't Save Him From Championship League Exit
Si Jiahui compiled a stunning 147 maximum — the 243rd in professional snooker history — but back-to-back draws against Sean Maddocks and Marco Fu brought an early Championship League exit for the Chinese star.
Zhou Yuelong Breezes Through Group 13 as Bingham Suffers Shock Championship League Exit
Zhou Yuelong advanced to Stage Two of Championship League Snooker with an unbeaten run through Group 13, while former world champion Stuart Bingham suffered a surprise group-stage exit in Leicester.
Championship League Snooker 2026: Draw, Format, Schedule and How to Watch
Championship League Snooker is under way in Leicester as the first ranking event of the 2026/27 season, with world number three Zhao Xintong heading a 128-player draw and defending champion Stephen Maguire among those in contention.
Maguire and Carter Advance at Championship League as Pedigree Shows in Leicester
Stephen Maguire and Ali Carter both advanced from their Championship League Snooker groups on Saturday, with Carter squeezing through on frame difference in a gripping Group 12 finish.
Fifty and Fearless: Why Snooker's Class of '92 Refuse to Grow Old
Ronnie O'Sullivan turns 50 this week — and he is one of three top-six world-ranked players to reach that milestone in 2025. We look at why snooker's Class of '92 refuse to slow down.
John Virgo Remembered: The Night He Introduced a 16-Year-Old Ronnie O'Sullivan to the Nation
John Virgo, who passed away on 4th February 2025 aged 79, is remembered for a remarkable piece of television history: introducing a then 16-year-old Ronnie O'Sullivan to a mass BBC audience on Big Break.
Wilson Conjures Audacious Trick Shot to Complete 142 Break at Welsh Open
Kyren Wilson completed a break of 142 against Liu Hongyu at the Welsh Open with an audacious trick shot on the final black, producing one of the standout moments of the tournament so far.
Dennis Taylor's Heartfelt Farewell to John Virgo: 'He Had It All'
Dennis Taylor has paid a deeply moving tribute to the late John Virgo, describing the 1979 UK Champion and beloved TV personality as a man who 'had it all'. Virgo passed away earlier this month at the age of 79.
Crucible to Undergo £45m Revamp as World Championship Venue Secured Until 2045
The Crucible Theatre is set for a £45 million refurbishment that will add up to 500 seats and keep the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield until at least 2045.
WPBSA Players Golf Day Returns for Third Year at Forest of Arden
The third annual WPBSA Players Golf Day took place at the Forest of Arden Country Club on 2 July, with 17 teams — including former world champions Ken Doherty, John Parrott and Stuart Bingham — competing across the championship course.
Ferguson Eyes 2032 Brisbane Olympics as Snooker Bids for Its Biggest Stage Yet
WPBSA Chairman Jason Ferguson has set his sights firmly on Brisbane 2032, outlining why he believes snooker is the biggest sport not yet in the Olympics and what it will take to change that.
Jak Jones Scrapes Through in Championship League Thriller as Boiko Advances Unbeaten
Jak Jones survived a dramatic three-way tie in Group 22 to advance to Stage Two of the Championship League Snooker on frame difference, while Iulian Boiko came through Group 4 unbeaten in Leicester.
Moody and Liu Advance as Championship League Group Stage Heats Up
Stan Moody made a confident start to the 2026/27 ranking season by topping Group 30 at the Championship League Snooker in Leicester, while Liu Hongyu overcame an early stumble to claim Group 17 with a decisive win over 2025 runner-up Joe O'Connor.
Wakelin Bounces Back From Amateur Shock to Reach Championship League Stage Two
Chris Wakelin recovered from a shock opening defeat to French amateur Brian Ochoiski to advance from Group 5 at Championship League Snooker in Leicester, with Lei Peifan also progressing after a tense final-round victory.
Shenzhen Steps Into the Spotlight as WST Announces New Ranking Event for 2026/27
The World Snooker Tour has confirmed the Shenzhen Open as a new ranking event for 2026/27, replacing the Xi'an Grand Prix with a £850,000 tournament set to be held in the home city of world champion Zhao Xintong.
Slessor Steps Forward: Unbeaten Group Winner Eyes Long-Awaited Ranking Breakthrough
Elliot Slessor emerged unbeaten from Group 9 at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester, while Jimmy Robertson edged a tightly contested Group 23 by a single point to advance to Stage Two of the Championship League.
Vafaei Holds Nerve While Saengkham's Century Does the Talking in Leicester
Hossein Vafaei topped Group 18 unbeaten while Noppon Saengkham advanced from a three-way tie on the highest break rule, as Championship League Snooker's Stage One drama continued in Leicester.
Calabrese Makes It Ten: Q Tour Asia-Pacific King Reigns Again in Perth
Vinnie Calabrese claimed his tenth Q Tour title with a 5-3 victory over Hassan Kerde in the West Coast International final at the Pot Black Snooker Centre in Perth, Australia.
Free Balls Explained: The Rule That Let O'Sullivan Score 153
Ronnie O'Sullivan's world record break of 153 brought the free ball rule into the spotlight. Here's exactly how it works and why it matters.
50 Years at the Crucible: Why Snooker's Greatest Stage Still Devours the Best in the World
Sheffield's Crucible Theatre stages the World Snooker Championship for the 50th time in 2026 — and five decades on, the sport's greatest venue shows absolutely no signs of loosening its extraordinary grip on players and fans alike.
Every 147 at the Crucible: The Full Record, Who Made Them and Whether They Won
Fifteen maximum 147 breaks have been made at the World Snooker Championship since Cliff Thorburn's historic first in 1983, with Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Hendry jointly holding the record of three apiece.
Stan Moody: The 19-Year-Old Who Believes Snooker Must Evolve Its Star Power
Stan Moody made a commanding World Championship debut at 19, impressing on the baize against Gary Wilson while also calling for snooker to develop new faces and personalities to secure its future.
World Snooker Championship: Who Has Won the Most Titles in the Modern Era?
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Hendry share the record for the most World Snooker Championship titles in the modern era, each having won the sport's most prestigious prize seven times.
Higgins vs O'Sullivan: 30 Years On From The Crucible Quarter-Final That Still Haunts The Wizard
John Higgins reflects on the 1996 Crucible quarter-final against Ronnie O'Sullivan — a match he was one frame from winning at 20 years old — ahead of their latest meeting on Saturday 25th April.
The Crucible Chair: Why Snooker's Greatest Stage Remains the Sport's Most Brutal Mental Test
Shaun Murphy described the experience of waiting helplessly in the Crucible chair as '50 times worse' than his driving test — and performance coach Chris Henry explains exactly why the World Championship's iconic venue poses a mental challenge unlike any other in snooker.
Championship League Snooker 2026: Everything You Need to Know as the New Season Gets Under Way in Leicester
The 2026 Championship League Snooker is under way in Leicester, offering the first ranking silverware of the new season with 128 players in the draw and defending champion Stephen Maguire among those bidding for glory.
Dean Young Stuns Championship League Field to Top Group 8 Despite Amateur Status
Dean Young went through Group 8 of the Championship League Snooker undefeated on Saturday, topping the group and eliminating eighth seed Thepchaiya Un-Nooh despite competing as an amateur top-up player.
Higgins Produces One of the Great Crucible Comebacks to Eliminate O'Sullivan 13-12
John Higgins produced a stunning comeback from 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame thriller, reaching the World Championship quarter-finals at the Crucible.
The Shot That Stopped the Crucible: Robertson's Genius Moment Against Higgins
Neil Robertson produced a contender for shot of the tournament in his World Championship quarter-final against John Higgins, playing a red off the cushion and into the yellow to divert the ball into the middle pocket in a moment of breathtaking audacity.
Half a Million Reasons to Win at the Crucible: The 2026 World Championship Prize Money Explained
The winner of the 2026 World Snooker Championship will pocket £500,000 — a figure unchanged for eight straight years. Here is the full prize money breakdown, from the champion's cheque to the qualifying round losers.
Snooker Is Thriving at the Top — So Why Are Its Grassroots Still Struggling?
Snooker is experiencing a genuine boom at the elite level, but the grassroots clubs where champions are made have been disappearing for years. Can the sport's golden moment finally reverse the decline?
100-Minute Frame of Shame: Allen vs Wu Crucible Stalemate Changes Nothing — and Everything
Mark Allen and Wu Yize are locked at 7-7 after a second session that produced the longest frame in Crucible history — 100 minutes and 21 seconds — and reignited debate about snooker's re-rack rules.
Wilson and He Guoqiang Storm Into Stage Two at Championship League
Gary Wilson topped Group 14 and He Guoqiang swept through Group 28 without defeat as Championship League Snooker continued on Friday in Leicester. Both players advance to Stage Two of the season-opening ranking event.
Allen's Agony: The Miss That Ended a World Championship Dream
Mark Allen suffered one of the most heartbreaking exits in recent World Championship memory after missing a match-winning pot on the black in his semi-final against Wu Yize at the Crucible.
Wu Yize Produces Crucible Classic to Deny Allen in 17-16 Thriller
Wu Yize completed a stunning 17-16 comeback victory over Mark Allen in one of the Crucible's most dramatic semi-finals, as Allen missed a match-winning black off its spot to be denied a first World Championship final appearance.
Wu Yize Reaches World Final: Can You Name Every Crucible Finalist Since 2000?
Wu Yize has become the 21st different player to reach a World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible since 2000 — but how many of his predecessors can you name?
Murphy's Break-Off Revolution: The Tactical Masterstroke That Could Win Him a Second World Title
Shaun Murphy's third-red break-off technique has left John Higgins and Neil Robertson in awe — and it could be the decisive factor as he bids for a second World Championship title against Wu Yize.
Crucible Final Chaos: Spectator Jumps Barrier in TV Licence Protest as Murphy vs Wu Yize Disrupted
The 2026 World Snooker Championship final was briefly halted when a female spectator jumped the Crucible barrier to protest against the TV licence, the latest in a series of crowd incidents to mar this year's tournament in Sheffield.
Gilbert Shows His Class as Donaldson Also Books Stage Two Spot at Championship League
David Gilbert advanced unbeaten from Group 21 at Championship League Snooker on Thursday, while Scott Donaldson edged a tense group decider against Yuan Sijun to join him in Stage Two.
Wu Yize Wins the World: A 22-Year-Old's Nerve, a Nation's Pride, and the Crucible at Its Finest
Wu Yize became the second-youngest World Champion in Crucible history, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in only the fourth deciding-frame final since 1977.
Wu Yize: World Champion at 22 — The Story Behind Snooker's Hottest New Property
Wu Yize is the 2026 World Snooker Champion after a stunning 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy — and at just 22, this extraordinary talent from Lanzhou looks like only the beginning.
West Coast International 2026: Calabrese Returns to Defend as Q Tour Asia-Pacific Kicks Off
The 2026/27 Q Tour Asia-Pacific season begins in Perth this weekend with the West Coast International, as defending champion Vinnie Calabrese returns to the Pot Black Snooker Centre looking to start the new campaign where he left off.
Wu Yize Wins 2026 World Championship in 18-17 Thriller — What It Means for Future Betting Markets
Wu Yize claimed the 2026 World Snooker Championship with an 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy in a breathtaking final at the Crucible, becoming the second-youngest champion in the tournament's history.
Wu Yize: From a Windowless Sheffield Flat to World Champion
Wu Yize, 22, defeated Shaun Murphy 18-17 to become World Snooker Champion — the culmination of a journey that began in a windowless Sheffield flat, shaped by family sacrifice and a mother's courage from afar.