Michael Judge returned to the Irish amateur scene with a gavel bang as he stormed his way to victory in the second ranking event of the season in Letterkenny. 20 years a professional on the Main Tour, Judge dropped off in 2011 but didn’t immediately turn his attentions back to[Read More…]
Author: David Caulfield
Bingham Bags Another Title
Stuart Bingham has added a third trophy in 18 months to his growing collection after coming from two down with three to play to edge China’s Li Hang in the final of the third Asian Players Tour Championship event. After more than a decade of failing to fulfil his potential[Read More…]
Ronnie Over and Out
World Snooker has released the following statement concerning Ronnie O’Sullivan: World Snooker has been informed that Ronnie O’Sullivan does not intend to compete on the World Snooker Tour for the remainder of the 2012/13 season. World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn said: “I have spoken to Ronnie and he has decided[Read More…]
Snooker in November
Quite amazingly, the 2012/13 campaign has almost reached its halfway mark but, perhaps more shocking, there’s even more snooker to look forward to over the next six months than there was in the previous five. With four ranking events and eight Players Tour Championship events already over with, you’d be[Read More…]
Cao Aims for Winner’s Circle
Cao Yupeng has been branded a “giant killer” after wins over players such as Mark Allen, John Higgins, Ding Junhui, Mark Williams and Ali Carter, but the up and coming Chinese star doesn’t like being tagged as an outsider. “Please don’t call me ‘the dark horse’, I am here to[Read More…]
Trump’s Title in Chengdu
Judd Trump has won the inaugural International Championship after overcoming Neil Robertson in a fantastic final in Chengdu 10-8. The new world no.1 had to battle hard against his Australian opponent, who was on the losing end in a final for only the second time in his career, coming from[Read More…]
Trump or Robertson?
The first ever final of the International Championship takes place tomorrow as two of the sport’s most successful players of recent times lock horns in Chengdu. Judd Trump yesterday outplayed former world champion Peter Ebdon in a 9-1 hiding that had the added bonus of assuring his place at the[Read More…]
Trump for Top Spot
The inaugural International Championship is down to its last four players as an enthralling semi-final draw gets under way tomorrow in Chengdu. Unlike most ranking event semi-finals that are played out over a best of 11 match, and in contrast to what is becoming increasingly normal to shorten formats, the[Read More…]
Davis Denies Williams
There was a mixed bag of results today in the International Championship as the first round came to a close in Chengdu. Eight matches were contested on Tuesday and the balance between expected victories and unlikely outcomes was rather even. The biggest shock of the day saw Mark Williams, so[Read More…]
Breast Cancer Awareness Brought to Chengdu
Rob Milkins and Mark Davis, both wearing their Pink-backed On Q Promotions waistcoats, visited the Specialist Breast Cancer Care hospital in Chengdu to help launch a campaign to raise funds for and awareness of Breast Cancer and its care. The hospital is recognised as one of the leaders in Breast[Read More…]