Francois Van Der Made

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.

29 Jun 2026

Twenty Years On: The Boy From Leeds Who Made Snooker Fall in Love With Itself

Twenty years after Paul Hunter's death, those who knew the Leeds-born snooker star remember a player who made the game fall in love with itself — one century break, one smile at a time.

20 May 2026

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.

22 Apr 2026