CRAIG Steadman came back from the brink of defeat to win a thrilling opening World Championship qualifier against David Grace. The Cheshire man seemed to have thrown away an 8-5 lead when Grace won four frames on the bounce to go just one away from victory. But a 57 break from Steadman in the 18th…

MICHAEL Wasley has spoken of his excitement in competing for a place in the World Championship for the first time. The Gloucester man, playing in his first season on the main professional tour, faces fellow Sean O’Sullivan today (Saturday) for a place in the second qualification round and a clash with former World Championship semi-finalist…