The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has announced the official formation of the WPBSA World Seniors Snooker Tour. Following the statement last December that the WPBSA would engage to develop an official tour of events for players over 40, a new subsidiary company named World Seniors Snooker will be formed[Read More…]
World Seniors Tour
The latest snooker news, results, rankings, and in-tournament updates from the World Seniors Snooker Tour
Cliff Thorburn Triumphs in Seniors Masters
Cliff Thorburn rolled back the years to claim the inaugural Seniors Masters title at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on Thursday. The Canadian, who memorably won the prestigious Masters three times in four years between 1983 and 1986, dramatically overcame Jonathan Bagley 2-1 in the final after potting the re-spotted[Read More…]
Aaron Canavan Becomes World Seniors Champion
Aaron Canavan was the surprise winner of the 2018 World Seniors Championship on Saturday after a dramatic final day in Scunthorpe. Both semi-finals and the final went the distance in a thrilling conclusion to this year’s edition, with Jersey’s Canavan holding his nerve at the death to see off former[Read More…]
World Seniors Championship: Preview and Draw
A lot of focus this week is on the ongoing Players Championship but also taking place from Wednesday will be the World Seniors Championship in Scunthorpe. Stephen Hendry will be the star attraction in a field of 16 players all gunning for global glory in the over 40s category. The[Read More…]
Cryptocurrency to Sponsor World Seniors Championship
Jason Francis has announced Asseterum Crypto Currency as the main sponsor for 2018 World Seniors Championship. The blue riband event of the new World Seniors Tour will be held at The Baths Hall in Scunthorpe between the 20th and the 24th of March in 2018. Assetereum is a Yorkshire based[Read More…]
World Snooker Federation Announces New Championships for Amateurs
The World Snooker Federation (WSF) has announced the beginning of its own official WSF Championships, which will run from 14-24 March 2018. The event will be played at the Dolmen Hotel, Malta and provide new and exciting opportunities for amateur players. The winner of the main WSF Championship will receive a first[Read More…]
Steve Davis Crowned Seniors Irish Masters Champion
Steve Davis rolled back the years to capture the Seniors Irish Masters at Goffs on Sunday. The Englishman was a late replacement for Stephen Hendry in the second World Seniors Tour event of the season and duly took advantage as he evoked memories of past glories in County Kildare. Between[Read More…]
Preview: Seniors Irish Masters
The second event of the new World Seniors Tour takes place this weekend with the Seniors Irish Masters in County Kildare. The iconic Goffs, which hosted the Irish Masters on the Main Tour from 1978 until 2000 and is widely regarded as one of the best ever snooker venues, is[Read More…]