The ever-growing Snookerbacker Classic returns for a third year in September as once again the notorious blogger offers amateur players the opportunity to compete for the excellent prize of entry into Q-School. This season sees the tournament expand even further as the interest continues to escalate. There will be seven[Read More…]
Snooker News
The latest snooker news, results, rankings, and in-tournament updates from the professional, amateur, women’s, and seniors tours.
China Win Team Gold in Incheon
China has won their second gold medal in snooker at the 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games after winning the Men’s Team event in Incheon, South Korea. The Chinese trio of Ding Junhui, Liang Wenbo and Tian Pengfei narrowly overcame Indian duo Aditya Mehta and Brijesh Damani in the[Read More…]
Xiao Wins 6-Reds Gold
It’s a rare occasion but it is actually happening – snooker is being played in South Korea this week. The World Indoor and Martial Arts Games takes place in Incheon near the capital of Seoul with four different events in snooker taking place. The Men’s Singles and Team disciplines, as[Read More…]
Perry Pips Hawkins for Pink Ribbon
Joe Perry came from 3-1 behind to continue his good early season form by beating Barry Hawkins 4-3 in the final of the annual Pink Ribbon at the Capital Venue in Gloucester yesterday. The Englishmen put on a good show, sharing sevens breaks of 45 or more between them –[Read More…]
Carter Diagnosed with Cancer
It is with great regret that I report that two-time World Championship finalist Ali Carter has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. The 33 year-old has already had a long and publicised battle with Crohn’s Disease that has affected him on and off throughout his career. And now the three-time ranking[Read More…]
Wonderful Robertson Wins Again
Neil Robertson yesterday claimed the Wuxi Classic title in front of an enthusiastic crowd in China. The Australian came from behind to overcome Scotland’s John Higgins 10-7 in a thoroughly entertaining final of high quality snooker. The victory means that Robertson has now won the last two ranking events staged[Read More…]
Wuxi Classic Semi-Final
The Wuxi Classic has reached the last four stage with a more than justifiable quartet of players bidding for the first ranking event of the season in China. The quarter-final proved to be the end of the road for Ireland’s David Morris, but he can be content in the knowledge[Read More…]
Morris Sends the Captain Crashing
Ireland’s David Morris recorded what must surely be the victory of his career by knocking Ali Carter out of the Wuxi Classic in a dramatic 5-4 thriller. Morris had already bettered his previous best in a ranking event by reaching the last 16 yesterday but now has the prospects of[Read More…]
World Snooker to Stay with Bluebell Wood Charity
World Snooker News Release: Bluebell Wood Continues As World Snooker Charity Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice in Sheffield will remain as World Snooker’s official charity partner for a second season. After a successful year of raising funds for the hospice in 2012/13, World Snooker has decided to work with Bluebell Wood[Read More…]
Morris Seeks the Greene
David Morris continued his excellent return to the pro circuit by reaching the last 16 of the Wuxi Classic – the furthest he’s ever made in a ranking event. The Kilkenny cueist enjoyed another great display that included a century to see off Northern Ireland’s Gerard Greene 5-2. Morris, 24,[Read More…]