Joe Swail caused yet another upset as he sensationally came from 3-0 and 5-3 down to oust world no.2 Neil Robertson in the last 32 of the International Championship. The Northern Irishman displayed all of his usual grit and determination, the never-say-die attitude that has typified his entire career, to[Read More…]
Author: David Caulfield
Robertson and Trump Through
Neil Robertson, Judd Trump and Shaun Murphy remained in the bottom half of the International Championship after contrasting victories in Chendgu on Monday. Trump, in a lacklustre display, was pushed all the way by Haining Open semi-finalist Jimmy Robertson but eventually prevailed in a final frame decider 6-5. The encounter[Read More…]
Ronnie Up and Running in Chengdu
Pre-tournament favourite Ronnie O’Sullivan is into the last 32 of the International Championship after a come-from-behind victory over Ben Woollaston in Chengdu. The ‘Rocket’ started slowly and found himself 3-1 down at the mid-session interval but he fought back strongly to win the contest 6-4. After reducing the deficit to[Read More…]
International Championship Preview
Sunday announces the start of the International Championship as the 64 qualifiers begin battle for the lucrative £125,000 winner’s cheque in Chengdu. Now in its third year on the calendar, the International Championship has quickly become a firm favourite with both the players and the fans alike. Its longer format[Read More…]
Bingham Underlines Winning Habit
Stuart Bingham has won his second event of the season after emerging victorious in the Haining Open on Friday. The 38 year-old won the Shanghai Masters at the end of September and has added this campaign’s second Asian Tour event. Indeed, Bingham has clearly taken a liking to the minor[Read More…]
147 Day but Lines Shines
Ryan Day made his maiden maximum break in tournament play but was unable to reach the semi-finals of the Haining Open in China. The Welshman compiled the 147 break in a 4-1 victory over Chinese Cao Yupeng in the last 32. In a quick 10-minute break, Day was rarely out[Read More…]
White Hanging on in Haining
The second Asian Tour event of the season is taking place this week in China, known as the Haining Open. Already down to the last 32 stage, Jimmy White has continued his promising form of late as a brace of victories has sent him into the third round. The ‘Whirlwind’,[Read More…]
Carter Set for Champion of Champions Nod
World Snooker and the WPBSA have announced today that Ali Carter’s seeding for the remainder of the 2014/15 season will be based on a world ranking of 13. Carter was ranked 13th in May when he withdrew from the World Snooker Tour in order to receive treatment for lung cancer.[Read More…]
Captain Carter Wins General Cup
Ali Carter has won the 2014 General Cup after overcoming Shaun Murphy in a thrilling final 7-6 in Hong Kong. It completes a remarkable comeback for the ‘Captain’, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in May and has been fighting the illness in the subsequent months. Carter was initially supposed[Read More…]
Q&A With Fin Ruane; RIBSA Public Relations Officer
It was recently announced that Fin Ruane would take up the role as Public Relations Officer with the Republic of Ireland Billiards and Snooker Association. Having spent a significant amount of time with Fin over the last number of years, coupled with his excellent Fables series on SnookerHQ, I can vouch for[Read More…]