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Wilson Rallies From 8-6 Down to Reach Shanghai Masters Final Against Trump
Kyren Wilson fought back from 8-6 down to defeat Zhao Xintong 10-8 and set up a Shanghai Masters final against world number one Judd Trump on Sunday, with £210,000 on the line.
Shanghai Masters Final Tip: Back Wilson to Defend His Crown Against Trump
Kyren Wilson meets Judd Trump in the 2026 Shanghai Masters final on Sunday, with £210,000 on the line — here's our tip and full match analysis.
Class of 2026: How Snooker's New Tour Players Are Being Prepared for Life Beyond the Table
Twenty-three members of snooker's Class of 2026 gathered at Lilleshall National Sport Centre this week for the WPBSA's annual Player Support Programme — two days of education covering everything from mental health to financial management.
Awad Clinches All-Africa Crown — and a Tour Card — in Thrilling Five-Set Finale
Mina Awad defeated Charl Jonck 6-5 in a dramatic final to win the 2026 All-Africa Snooker Championship and earn a two-year World Snooker Tour card for the first time.
Trump Books Fifth Shanghai Final After Dismissing World Champion Wu 10-6
Judd Trump reached his fifth Shanghai Masters final after defeating world champion Wu Yize 10-6, recovering from an early deficit to set up Sunday's best-of-21 decider against either Kyren Wilson or Zhao Xintong.
Five acts, one perfect story: why the 147 break never gets old
Xiao Guodong's 147 against Neil Robertson was the 246th maximum in snooker history — and yet nobody switched off. Author Chris Shaw explains why the perfect break never loses its power.
Wu Survives Murphy Scare to Set Up Trump Showdown in Shanghai
World champion Wu Yize survived a dramatic fightback from Shaun Murphy, edging through 6-5 to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals where he will face a formidable Judd Trump.
Trump Crushes Higgins 6-0 to Reach Shanghai Semi-Finals: 'It's an Incredible Performance'
Judd Trump produced a stunning 6-0 demolition of John Higgins at the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals, setting up a semi-final showdown with world champion Wu Yize.
2026 Shanghai Masters Quarter-Final Betting Guide: Four Tasty Ties to Dissect
All eight seeds have come through to the quarter-finals at the 2026 Shanghai Masters, setting up a mouth-watering Thursday session in China. Here's our full betting breakdown of every tie.
Wu Yize Sets Up Murphy Rematch as World Champion Fires Three Centuries at Shanghai Masters
Wu Yize fired three centuries including back-to-back 140s to beat Si Jiahui 6-2 and set up a Shanghai Masters quarter-final rematch against Shaun Murphy — a repeat of their thrilling 2026 World Championship final.
Fred Osbourne Snooker Classic 2026: 82-Player Field Set for Albury Showdown
The Fred Osbourne Snooker Classic gets under way in Albury, Australia on 31 July, with 82 players contesting Event 3 of the 2026/27 Q Tour Asia-Pacific season — and last year's finalists Steve Mifsud and Hassan Kerde leading the seedings.
Robertson Reveals Break-Off Inspiration Behind Stunning Shanghai Comeback
Neil Robertson has credited an aggressive new break-off approach — inspired by Shaun Murphy — for his stunning 6-5 comeback victory over Xiao Guodong at the Shanghai Masters, overturning a 5-2 deficit despite his opponent making a 147 maximum break.
Wilson Turns the Tables on O'Sullivan in Shanghai Thriller
Kyren Wilson came from behind to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-4 at the Shanghai Masters, overcoming three successive O'Sullivan centuries to defend his title hopes — and doing it with his children watching from the stands.
The Rocket Ignites: O'Sullivan Opens 2026/27 Season With Shanghai Victory
Ronnie O'Sullivan made a measured winning start to the 2026/27 season at the Shanghai Masters, defeating amateur wildcard Liu Linhao to set up a second-round clash with reigning champion Kyren Wilson.
O'Sullivan Opens 2026-27 Season in Style With Convincing Shanghai Win, While Selby Crashes Out
Ronnie O'Sullivan opened his 2026-27 campaign with a 6-1 victory over wildcard Liu Linhao at the Shanghai Masters, while Mark Selby suffered a shock first-round exit after squandering a 5-4 lead against Zhou Yuelong.
Six Champions, One Stage: Disability Snooker's Finest Descend on Shanghai
Six champions were crowned at the 2026 WDBS International Disability Snooker Invitational in Shanghai, with Dave Beaumont, Thanapol Seekao and Songkiat Raebankoo among the gold medallists in a landmark event for the sport.
Brecel Stumbles Again as English Open Qualifying Produces Notable Upsets in Leicester
Luca Brecel's difficult post-World Championship period continued at the weekend as the Belgian fell 4-3 to Antoni Kowalski in the 2026 English Open qualifiers in Leicester, leaving his tour ranking position under increased scrutiny.
Highfield's historic 147, Lisowski bounces back, and White bows out: British Open qualifying round-up
Liam Highfield compiled his first career 147 break as Leicester's Mattioli Arena hosted a week of British Open qualifying drama, with Jack Lisowski, Jak Jones, and Chang Bingyu also booking their places in the last 64.
Seven Chances to Dream: Q Tour Europe Confirms 2026/27 Schedule
The WPBSA has confirmed a seven-event Q Tour Europe schedule for 2026/27, running from Leeds in August to Sheffield in February, with a World Snooker Tour card on the line.
Shanghai Masters 2026: How To Watch, Who's Playing & Why Wilson Is The One To Beat
The Shanghai Masters 2026 runs from 27th July to 2nd August with Kyren Wilson defending his title. Here's your full guide to watching every session live, wherever you are in the world.
Murphy Has World Number One in His Sights — And the Numbers Back Him Up
Shaun Murphy has publicly declared his intention to reach world number one, and the ranking mathematics suggest it is far from an idle boast.
Shenzhen Open Qualifiers: Bingham, Carter and Un-Nooh Through as Brecel and Lisowski Suffer Early Exits
Stuart Bingham, Ali Carter and Thepchaiya Un-Nooh are among the players who secured their places at the 2026 Shenzhen Open, while Jack Lisowski and Luca Brecel were among the high-profile names to exit at the qualifying stage in Leicester.
Chang Bingyu Makes Third Career Maximum as Shenzhen Qualifying Produces Stunning 147
Chang Bingyu compiled the 244th maximum break in snooker history during a stunning 5-0 win in Shenzhen Open qualifying — his third career 147 and third of the last twelve official maximums in the professional game.
Chang Bingyu Fires 147 and Hammers Nasa 5-0 in Shenzhen Open Qualifier
Chang Bingyu fired his third career maximum break in a stunning 5-0 demolition of Chatchapong Nasa at the Shenzhen Open qualifiers — and the 23-year-old looks like a player to follow all the way through this event.
Fan Zhengyi dumps Jimmy White out of Shenzhen Open qualifiers as Brecel survives scare
Jimmy White was beaten 5-1 by Fan Zhengyi in the 2026 Shenzhen Open qualifiers on Monday, while Luca Brecel edged past fellow Belgian Julien Leclercq 5-3 to ease his tour survival concerns.
Commentary Returns to the Qualifying Tables: How to Watch the Shenzhen, British and English Open Qualifiers
WST PLAY brings live commentary to the qualifying tables for the first time this season as the Shenzhen, British and English Open qualifiers get underway from Sunday 19th July.
Snooker Rankings: How Championship League Snooker Has Reshuffled the Pack for 2026/27
Jak Jones claimed his maiden ranking title at Championship League Snooker, rising three places in the world rankings, as Kyren Wilson made the only change to the top 16 in the 2026/27 season's opening standings update.
Jak Jones Ends 16-Year Wait for First Ranking Title With Championship League Victory
Jak Jones claimed the first ranking title of his career on 16th July 2026, defeating David Gilbert 3-2 in the BetVictor Championship League final in Leicester after 16 years as a professional.
Sixteen Years in the Making: Jak Jones Finally Gets His Hands on a Title
Jak Jones ended a sixteen-year wait for professional silverware with a 3-2 victory over David Gilbert in the 2026 Championship League final, claiming the £33,000 top prize in Leicester.
Jak Jones Claims Maiden Ranking Title With Championship League Snooker Victory
Jak Jones claimed the first ranking title of his professional career on Wednesday, defeating David Gilbert 3-2 in the final of the 2026 Championship League Snooker at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester.
Snooker's Integrity Chief Takes Match-Fixing Fight to the House of Lords
WPBSA Vice Chair and Head of Integrity Nigel Mawer QPM gave evidence to the House of Lords International Agreement Committee on 14th July 2026 as peers scrutinise the Macolin Convention on sports match-fixing.
Snooker's Integrity Chief Takes Match-Fixing Fight to the House of Lords
WPBSA Vice Chair and Head of Integrity Nigel Mawer QPM gave evidence before a House of Lords committee on Tuesday as Parliament begins scrutiny of the Macolin Convention on sports competition manipulation.
Eight Remain, One Will Reign: The Final Day of the 2026 Championship League Takes Shape
Zhang Anda and Elliot Slessor sealed the final two spots in the Championship League last eight on Tuesday, setting up a final day in Leicester that could crown a first-time ranking event champion.
Gilbert and Jones Book Stage Three Places as Top-16 Drought Confirmed
David Gilbert claimed top spot in Group E to advance to the Championship League's Stage Three, while Jak Jones progressed from Group F with an unbeaten record. The results confirm that no top-16 player will feature in the last eight of snooker's opening ranking event of the 2026/27 season.
Historic Clean Sweep: All Eight Champions Defend Titles at Landywood's Champion of Champions
All eight title holders successfully defended their crowns at the 2026 Champion of Champions in Landywood — a feat unprecedented in the event's history since its 2018 inception.
Canovan Claims Maiden Q Tour Crown on Home Soil at Auckland's New Zealand Open
Mark Canovan claimed his first WPBSA Q Tour title at the age of 54, defeating Joseph Conchie 5-2 in the final of the New Zealand Open Championship at the Papatoetoe Club in Auckland.
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.