The Latest Breaking News from the World Snooker Championship

Popular world champion announces snooker retirement

Former snooker world champion Ken Doherty has announced his retirement from the sport. Irish star Doherty, 56, who is affectionately known as “The Darlin’ of Dublin”, stated that “it’s the right time” for him to walk away. Doherty’s finest hour came in 1997 when he won the World Snooker Championship…

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Neil Robertson calls for ban on Ronnie O’Sullivan’s chalk: ‘All the players hate it’

O’Sullivan exited the World Snooker Championship after a 13-12 defeat to old rival John Higgins

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Ronnie O’Sullivan opens up commanding lead on World Snooker Championship return

Ronnie O’Sullivan returned to the World Snooker Championship on Tuesday to begin his bid for a record-breaking eighth title. O’Sullivan is facing Chinese debutant He Guoqiang in the first round, and he won the opening five frames of their match on Tuesday afternoon. Chinese star He fought back to take…

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Zhao Makes History As China's First World Snooker Champion

Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship as the qualifier completed his stunning march to the title with a 18-12 victory against Mark Williams in the final on Monday.

International Business Times · May 6, 2025

Mark Williams admits he felt nervous during semi-final win over Judd Trump

The 50-year-old will play Zhao Xintong in the World Snooker Championship final.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2025

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump roar into World Snooker semi-finals

Judd Trump charged into the semi-finals, beating Luca Brecel in a high-quality match, while Ronnie O’Sullivan repelled a stirring fightback from Si Jiahui at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025

Ronnie O’Sullivan v Si Jiahui LIVE: World Snooker Championship updates as ‘The Rocket’ leads quarter-final

Ronnie O’Sullivan continues his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Si Jiahui after John Higgins takes 5-3 lead over fellow ‘Class of ‘92’ veteran Mark Williams

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

When does Ronnie O’Sullivan play next at the World Snooker Championship?

The seven-time world champion will return to the Crucible for a record-extending 23rd quarter-final against Si Jiahui

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

When does Ronnie O’Sullivan play next at the World Snooker Championship?

The seven-time world champion will return to the Crucible for a second round match against Pang Junxu

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

Ronnie O’Sullivan: ‘I was scared to go near a snooker table and I’ve lost my bottle’

Seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan opened up about the mental health struggles causing his break from the game and also admitted he could yet withdraw from the World Snooker Championship at short notice

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025