Congratulations to TJ Dowling, who has won the Irish National Championship for a third time today at the Ivy Rooms in Carlow. Dowling overcame Jonathan Williams in a scrappy final 7-3 to join the likes of David Morris and Vincent Muldoon as three-time winners. The Terry Rogers club player is[Read More…]
Finals
The latest snooker news reports from finals on the World Snooker Tour, Women’s Tour, Seniors Tour, and amateur tours
Mark Selby is the World Champion
Mark Selby is a two-time world champion after beating Ding Junhui 18-14 in an entertaining final at the Crucible. The 32 year-old joins Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis, Ronnie O’Sullivan, John Higgins and Mark Williams as multiple winners in Sheffield. It was a superb final that ebbed and flowed throughout, with[Read More…]
Evans Captures 11th World Title
Reanne Evans was crowned world ladies champion for the 11th time after beating defending champion Ng On Yee 6-4 in the final on Tuesday. The Englishwoman had won 10 championships in a row up until the 2015 edition, where Ng sprung a major upset in the semi-finals before lifting her[Read More…]
Trump Thumps Walden to Win China Open
Judd Trump has won the China Open for a second time after beating Ricky Walden 10-4 in Beijing on Sunday. The final between two attack-minded competitors promised to be a close and entertaining affair, but the free-flowing snooker that had been predicted never quite materialised. Walden began well with runs[Read More…]
Players Championship Victory for Allen
Mark Allen won his third ranking event after beating Ricky Walden 10-6 in the final of the Players Championship in Manchester on Sunday. It marks the first time that the 30 year-old has landed a full ranking event title in the UK following two previous victories at the World Open[Read More…]
Murphy Enjoys World Grand Prix Victory
Shaun Murphy won the World Grand Prix on Sunday after a 10-9 victory over Stuart Bingham in Llandudno. In doing so, the 33 year-old gained a modicum of revenge for his defeat to Bingham in the final of the World Championship last May. For large quantities of the match in[Read More…]
Trump Tames O’Sullivan to Win Championship League
Judd Trump won the Championship League for a record third time after beating Ronnie O’Sullivan 3-2 in the final at Crondon Park on Thursday. The Englishman had only just squeezed into the semi-finals thanks to a superior frame difference but took full advantage as he held his nerve to add to[Read More…]
Prince Ronnie Crowned in Wales
Ronnie O’Sullivan won the 2016 Welsh Open in style on Sunday after coming from behind to defeat Neil Robertson in Cardiff. It’s the fourth time O’Sullivan has emerged with the trophy in Wales, matching John Higgins’ record, and the 40 year-old collects £60,000 for his efforts. Two things were widely[Read More…]
Welshman Jones Wins European Championship
Welshman Jak Jones beat countryman Jamie Clarke to win the EBSA European Championship in Poland on Saturday. The 22 year-old won the last four frames to come from behind and conquer his compatriot 7-4. Jones will be offered a two-year card onto the professional Main Tour for his victory in the[Read More…]
Robin Hull Wins the Shoot-Out
Robin Hull won the Shoot-Out on Sunday, taking home the biggest prize of his career. The Finn pockets a handy £32,000 for winning just six frames lasting a duration of only one hour in total. In a format which rewards speed and a steely nerve, Hull held himself together well[Read More…]