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Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘realistic’ as John Higgins ends hopes of eighth world crown

Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘realistic’ as John Higgins ends hopes of eighth world crown

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

‘The Rocket’ exited the Crucible after a 13-12 second round reverse.
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s bid for eighth world title ended by John Higgins fightback

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s bid for eighth world title ended by John Higgins fightback

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Higgins fired three centuries on Monday on his way to a memorable win.
John Higgins battles back to frustrate Ronnie O’Sullivan in tense Crucible clash

John Higgins battles back to frustrate Ronnie O’Sullivan in tense Crucible clash

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

The Scot won the final three frames to reduce the Rocket’s advantage to two in their second round contest.
Ronnie O’Sullivan: Players can’t avoid rivals in snooker like they can in boxing

Ronnie O’Sullivan: Players can’t avoid rivals in snooker like they can in boxing

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

O’Sullivan will take on long-time rival John Higgins in the second round at the Crucible.
Ronnie O’Sullivan picks up cue from under bed in Ireland and storms into last 16

Ronnie O’Sullivan picks up cue from under bed in Ireland and storms into last 16

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

O’Sullivan required just 35 minutes to turn a 7-2 overnight advantage into another comfortable Crucible win.
Ronnie O’Sullivan overcomes Crucible mis-step to lead World Championship opener

Ronnie O’Sullivan overcomes Crucible mis-step to lead World Championship opener

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

O’Sullivan accidentally headed towards the wrong table and had to be steered in the right direction by a subtle nudge from referee Rob Spencer.
Sunday sport: Westmeath pull off shock win over Meath, Manchester City beat Arsenal

Sunday sport: Westmeath pull off shock win over Meath, Manchester City beat Arsenal

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Favourites Meath have been beaten by neighbours Westmeath by 4-18 to 25 points.
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record-smashing 153 break ‘up there among special moments’

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record-smashing 153 break ‘up there among special moments’

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

O’Sullivan’s mark beat the previous record in a professional match of 148.
Ronnie O’Sullivan: Not feeling scared on a snooker table is a victory for me

Ronnie O’Sullivan: Not feeling scared on a snooker table is a victory for me

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

The seven-time world champion beat Shaun Murphy 5-3 to reach the last eight in Yushan.
John Virgo remembered as ‘great mate’ who ‘transcended the sport’ of snooker

John Virgo remembered as ‘great mate’ who ‘transcended the sport’ of snooker

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Ronnie O’Sullivan, John Parrott, and Stephen Fry led tributes to Virgo following his death aged 79.
Snooker great John Virgo dies aged 79

Snooker great John Virgo dies aged 79

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

He was an established part of the BBC’s snooker coverage as a commentator.
Two-year-old snooker prodigy secures two Guinness World Records for trick shots

Two-year-old snooker prodigy secures two Guinness World Records for trick shots

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Manchester toddler Jude Owens successfully executed a pool bank shot at two years and 302 days old.
We love competing – Ronnie O’Sullivan explains success of Class of ’92

We love competing – Ronnie O’Sullivan explains success of Class of ’92

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

O’Sullivan, John Higgins and Mark Williams were all in World Championship quarter-final action on Tuesday.
Ronnie O’Sullivan on brink of last eight after dominating Pang Junxu

Ronnie O’Sullivan on brink of last eight after dominating Pang Junxu

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

O’Sullivan was seldom required to reach top gear as he turned a 6-2 overnight lead into a 12-4 advantage.
Pang Junxu sinks Ronnie O’Sullivan with successive century breaks in Nanjing

Pang Junxu sinks Ronnie O’Sullivan with successive century breaks in Nanjing

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

O’Sullivan had fought back to 4-4 but did not pot a ball in the final two frames.
Carlow's Colvin up to second in world rankings following latest success

Carlow's Colvin up to second in world rankings following latest success

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Colvin O'Brien made it three titles in a row on the WDBS snooker championships tour with success in Northampton despite losing the cue that he has used for over 25 years
New world champion Kyren Wilson hopes to build legacy as one of snooker greats

New world champion Kyren Wilson hopes to build legacy as one of snooker greats

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Wilson’s big moment came at the end of his worst season in a decade.
Ronnie O’Sullivan: I’d walk away from snooker if I felt under-valued

Ronnie O’Sullivan: I’d walk away from snooker if I felt under-valued

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

O’Sullivan insisted players were within their rights to consider any lucrative opportunities that came their way.
Snooker’s ‘golden ball’ set for debut – what is it and how does it get potted?

Snooker’s ‘golden ball’ set for debut – what is it and how does it get potted?

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

The 23rd ball will make its debut at the World Masters of Snooker in Riyadh.
Mark Selby thrashes Ronnie O’Sullivan to end world number one’s unbeaten run

Mark Selby thrashes Ronnie O’Sullivan to end world number one’s unbeaten run

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

World number one O’Sullivan had been on a 16-match unbeaten run.
‘Mind-boggling’ Ronnie O’Sullivan races to World Grand Prix win over Ding Junhui

‘Mind-boggling’ Ronnie O’Sullivan races to World Grand Prix win over Ding Junhui

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Match commentator and former world champion Ken Doherty told ITV4 that it was the best session of snooker he had ever seen.
Snooker bosses looking into Ronnie O’Sullivan’s expletive-laden Ali Carter rant

Snooker bosses looking into Ronnie O’Sullivan’s expletive-laden Ali Carter rant

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

The WST told the PA news agency that O’Sullivan’s outburst “was under review” and refused to comment further.
Ronnie O’Sullivan accused of ‘disrespect’ after Scottish Open withdrawal

Ronnie O’Sullivan accused of ‘disrespect’ after Scottish Open withdrawal

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

The seven-time world champion withdrew from the event citing medical reasons just hours before he was scheduled to face 19-year-old Liam Graham.
‘Drained and stressed’ Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from Champion of Champions

‘Drained and stressed’ Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from Champion of Champions

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

O’Sullivan had been scheduled to play Zhang Anda in group one on Wednesday.

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