The Latest Breaking News from World Snooker Championship

World Snooker Championship: Zhao Xintong hammers Ronnie O'Sullivan with session to spare to reach final

Zhah Xintong has the chance to become first Chinese winner of snooker’s biggest prize

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Ronnie O’Sullivan swept aside by Chinese star Zhao Xintong in World Snooker Championship semis

Zhao becomes the second Chinese player to reach the Crucible final and could become the country’s first world snooker champion

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Why has Ronnie O'Sullivan changed his cue again during World Snooker Championship?

‘The Rocket’ has made an ‘extraordinary’ decision during his semi-final clash

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

John Higgins Fires Dig at Ronnie O’Sullivan and Luca Brecel After Near-Disaster at World Snooker Championship

John Higgins didn't hold back after coming through a nerve-shredding decider to beat Xiao Guodong 13-12 and book his place in the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals.

The Fashion Central · Apr 28, 2025

Ronnie O’Sullivan v Pang Junxu LIVE: Snooker legend cruises into World Championship quarter-finals

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s quest for a history-making eighth world title continues after Judd Trump held off the spirited challenge of Shaun Murphy to reach the quarter-finals

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

Ronnie O’Sullivan v Pang Junxu LIVE: Rocket closes in on quarter-finals at World Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan is seeking an eighth title at the Crucible after returning to action for the World Championship

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025

Ronnie O’Sullivan v Pang Junxu LIVE: Rocket makes flying start to second-round match at World Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan is seeking an eighth title at the Crucible after returning to action for the World Championship

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025

Barry Hearn issues ultimatum to ‘not fit for purpose’ Crucible over World Snooker Championship future

The Sheffield venue has hosted the tournament since 1977 but the future is uncertain

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

Mark Selby crashes out of World Snooker Championship in first round

Four-time winner Selby was stunned by practice partner Ben Woollaston in Sheffield

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 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