Ronnie O’Sullivan won his first trophy of the season after a superb display in the final of the Paul Hunter Classic in Furth. The reigning world champion has not played in many events so far this season, this being his third, but looked in fine form as he improved through[Read More…]
Author: David Caulfield
Morris and Doherty Strong in Furth
Irish duo Ken Doherty and David Morris will compete in the last day of the Paul Hunter Classic today in Germany after reaching the last 16 over the weekend. On Friday, Morris beat David Grace and Sean O’Sullivan before recording an excellent victory over former world no.1 Judd Trump in[Read More…]
Barnsley Opens Doors for Free
From World Snooker: Fans in Barnsley will be able to watch snooker’s top players in action for FREE at the Metrodome in October. The Barnsley Metrodome will stage World Snooker tournaments for the first time this season, starting with the International Championship qualifiers on October 1st and 2nd. The South[Read More…]
The Road to Sponsorship
By John McBride Firstly, let me just say that I have no aspirations left for becoming a successful snooker player. I had my chance & partied instead, like a good’un. Besides, I wasn’t good enough anyway! Now to my point. I’ve entered the World Seniors qualifying, because I like to[Read More…]
Irish Interest
The last few years haven’t been too plentiful for Irish snooker on the professional scene. While veteran Dubliners Ken Doherty and Fergal O’Brien have maintained the status as the country’s best, not many have been able to challenge their long-term duopoly. There have been a few primary reasons for this.[Read More…]
Walden Wins Bluebell Wood Open
Ricky Walden held off a fight back from Marco Fu to win his first PTC title at the Bluebell Wood Open in Doncaster. The Englishman opened up a 3-1 advantage despite Fu making a 113 break but saw his lead evaporated as the contest headed for a decider. Hong Kong’s[Read More…]
Lines Draws End to O’Sullivan Return
Ronnie O’Sullivan played his first competitive match on home soil since winning his fifth World Championship crown in May but eventually lost to Peter Lines in the third round of Euro Tour 3 in Doncaster. The ‘Rocket’ could and maybe should have been out as early as the opening round[Read More…]
Calabrese Sails Through in Doncaster
Vinnie Calebrese enjoyed the best day of his fledgling professional career as he won three matches at the third Euro Tour event in Doncaster yesterday. The Australian first came from two frames down to overcome UK and Masters champion Mark Selby 4-2 and then repeated the feat in the last[Read More…]
Inaugural Indian Open Commences
The qualifying round for the inaugural Indian Open was staged over the last couple of days at the Doncaster Dome in England. 128 players were whittled down to 64 as two intense days of action took place ahead of the first staging of a professional event in India next October.[Read More…]
Irish Out of Shanghai
It was a bad day for the Irish contingent as all three went out in the final round of qualifying for the Shanghai Masters. David Morris, who had superbly come through three rounds already to get to this stage, ran out of steam as he succumbed to a whitewash defeat[Read More…]