The Latest Breaking News from Crucible

Shaun Murphy launched epic rant at Crucible opponent: "He shouldn't be in the building"

Shaun Murphy will play Si Jiahui in the first round of the World Snooker Championship - the same opponent he slated during an angry rant after a defeat two years ago

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023

Ronnie O’Sullivan begins World Snooker Championship defence against Pang Junxu

O’Sullivan heads to the Crucible in search of a record eighth world title.

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Mark Allen credits Ronnie O'Sullivan after shedding six stone as he eyes Crucible glory

Mark Allen is among the favourites to lift the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield and insists he deserves that tag after making changes both on and off the table

Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2023

Five players to watch ahead of the World Snooker Championship

Mark Allen will look to turn around his Crucible form.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023

Ken Doherty comes up short in World Championship qualification bid

The Dubliner has not played at the Crucible since 2014, but the 53-year-old had beaten Reanne Evans and Hammad Miah to get within touching distance

Irish Mirror · Apr 10, 2023

Jimmy White’s Crucible hopes dashed in qualifying defeat by Martin O’Donnell

Jimmy White’s bid to reach his first World Snooker Championship since 2006 has ended in the second round of qualifying after a 10-4 defeat by Martin O’Donnell

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2023

Stephen Hendry dumped out of World Championship qualifying by ex-wife's nephew

Stephen Hendry was shocked as his Crucible hopes were dashed on Wednesday night after falling to a heavy 10-4 defeat to James Cahill, who is prone to a giant-killing or two

Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2023

Stephen Hendry to face ex-wife's nephew in World Championship after snub accusation

Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry has been drawn against his ex-wife's nephew James Cahill in one of many fascinating ties in the World Championship qualifiers

Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2023

Jimmy White eyes first Snooker World Championship for 17 years after return to form

White stunned Judd Trump at the WST Classic in Leicester before losing to Pang Junxu

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Snooker match-fixing probe throws World Championship into chaos as 10 players banned

The 2023 Snooker World Championship at The Crucible will be played while the match-fixing hearing goes on in the background, with 10 Chinese players currently suspended

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023