Ronnie O’Sullivan slams lower ranked players in incredible TV interview

Ronnie O’Sullivan has slammed some of snooker’s lower ranked players in an incredible TV interview.

Extraordinary scenes as tempers flare at Crucible over eyeline dispute

Tempers reached boiling point at the Crucible as Anthony McGill expressed his anger with opponent Jamie Clarke during their second round encounter.

News / World Championship

Kurt Maflin beats John Higgins to continue wonderful Crucible run

Kurt Maflin is through to the World Championship quarter-finals after he produced a sensational performance to overcome snooker legend John Higgins at the Crucible.

News / Saudi Arabia Masters

Barry Hearn confirms new plan for big-money Saudi Arabia event

Barry Hearn has told Snooker Chat that the all-new Saudi Arabia Masters will be delayed until next year.

News / World Championship

Ronnie O’Sullivan sets up Ding Junhui showdown after turbo display

Ronnie O’Sullivan set up a thrilling second round tie against one of his biggest rivals – Ding Junhui – after he eased to a record breaking victory in the opening round.

Mark Williams reveals disapproval of canned applause at Crucible

Canned applause is being played out loud at the Crucible to make up for fans not being allowed to watch the World Championship.

Stuart Bingham says his Crucible opener felt like ‘practice session’

Stuart Bingham has revealed having no crowd at the Crucible made it feel like his first round World Championship match was a “practice session”.

Judd Trump secures century landmark in edgy World Championship win

Judd Trump has become only the second player in snooker history to make 100 century breaks in a single season.

Hazel Irvine and John Virgo not to feature in BBC World Championship coverage

It has been announced that both Hazel Irvine and John Virgo will not be part of the BBC’s coverage for this year’s World Championship.

Barry Hearn criticises Anthony Hamilton of ‘poor form’ after Crucible withdrawal

Snooker’s top boss Barry Hearn has accused Anthony Hamilton of “poor form” regarding his withdrawal from the World Championship.

Anthony Hamilton withdraws from World Championship for health reasons

Anthony Hamilton has withdrawn from competing in World Championship for medical reasons – only days after qualifying for the event for the first time in 12 years.

Thepchaiya Un-Nooh faced with another brutal Crucible draw

They say no match is easy at the Crucible in the World Championship – and talented Thepchaiya Un-Nooh certainly knows it.

World Championship draw is made – here are the first round matches

The draw for the World Championship first round has been made this morning – with just two days to go before the action starts at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre.