The Latest Breaking News from Crucible

Why Zhao Xintong is the man to finally break the ‘Crucible Curse’

WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP: No first-time winner has ever defended the World Snooker Championship title at the Crucible but the Chinese superstar is primed to make more history, writes Luke Baker

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Snooker prodigy, 15, moves step closer to historic World Championship spot

Michal Szubarczyk is just two wins away from becoming the youngest player to appear at the World Championship at the Crucible

The Independent UK · Apr 10

Snooker world champion pocketing £1million backed to happen after Crucible deal

The World Snooker Championship will continue to be held at the Sheffield venue until 2045.

The Independent UK · Mar 25

Prime Minister helps to keep World Snooker Championship in Sheffield

A £45m deal to improve the Crucible Theatre has been agreed.

Evening Standard · Mar 24

World Championship to stay at Crucible until 2045 after £45m revamp deal struck

The event must temporarily relocate in 2029 and possibly 2030 while the redevelopment work is in progress.

The Independent UK · Mar 24

World Snooker Championship to remain at Crucible until at least 2045 with revamp

Snooker’s world championship will remain at the Crucible for at least the next two decades after the World Snooker Tour agreed a long-term arrangement with the venue

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24

World Snooker Championship to stay at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre with long-term deal

The future of snooker’s most prestigious tournament was up in the air but the new deal keeps it in Sheffield until at least 2045, with renovations also planned for the Crucible

The Independent UK · Mar 24

The Ladies Football Club shines light on women’s game and battle against injustice

New play at the Crucible highlights early struggles and shows the dissolving division between sport and the performing arts

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6

Ronnie O’Sullivan to be shock participant in World Seniors Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan has won seven world titles at the iconic Crucible Theatre and will now look to add the seniors crown at the same venue later this year

The Independent UK · Feb 23

How to beat Jakotsu-baba in Nioh 3

Raid the Hamamatsu Castle Crucible and put an end to Jakotsu-baba.

PC Gamer · Feb 5