Jason Francis has replied forcefully to criticism surrounding the 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship after last week’s event at the Crucible Theatre became overshadowed by controversy.
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2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship: Full draw, schedule, and preview
The 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship will take place this week with an expanded field and a host of high-profile names competing at the Crucible Theatre.
Snooker rankings: update after the 2025 Shoot Out
The 2025 Snooker Shoot Out may not have caused an earthquake in the rankings, but a handful of small shifts could still carry significant consequences later in the season.
From relegation to ranking winner: Alfie Burden’s incredible Shoot Out story
Alfie Burden secured a maiden ranking title just shy of his 49th birthday with victory at the 2025 Snooker Shoot Out on Saturday in Blackpool.
Ronnie O’Sullivan not in Champion of Champions with messy criteria updated
Four-time winner Ronnie O’Sullivan won’t feature in the 2025 Champion of Champions after the lineup was officially revealed on Thursday.
2025 Champion of Champions criteria sparks confusion and backlash
The criteria for the 2025 edition of the Champion of Champions has finally been revealed, but it has already caused a sprinkling of controversy.
Shaun Murphy loses three times in Championship League exit
Shaun Murphy crashed out of Championship League Snooker with zero points on Tuesday in Leicester.
Alfie Burden claims World Seniors Snooker Championship crown
Alfie Burden won the 2025 World Seniors Snooker Championship title on Sunday with an 8-4 victory over Aaron Canavan in the final.
World Seniors Snooker Championship: 2025 draw, preview, schedule
The 2025 World Seniors Snooker Championship will take place this week with the likes of Igor Figueiredo and Jimmy White in the draw.
Reanne Evans wins qualifying match
Reanne Evans will compete at the European Masters next month after winning her qualifying match on Thursday in Leicester.