32 players remain in the hunt for the Coral Shoot Out as the controversial ranking event reaches its conclusion on Sunday. The Shoot Out, with its shot clocks and other variations from the traditional rules of the game, has divided opinion since its inception in 2011, but none more so[Read More…]
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Josh Boileau Sets Up Shaun Murphy Clash
Josh Boileau produced the best performance of his fledgling professional career in beating Hammad Miah 4-1 in the first round of the Welsh Open in Cardiff on Monday. The Irishman, the 2016 European Under-21 champion, has so far struggled to adapt to the Main Tour but demonstrated more of the[Read More…]
Welsh Open Preview
The World Grand Prix reaches its conclusion later today but thoughts will immediately turn to the next ranking event, which starts in Cardiff with the Coral Welsh Open on Monday. Staged every year since 1992, the Welsh Open is the third longest continuously running ranking event behind only the World[Read More…]
Ken Doherty Dumped out of China Open
Ken Doherty lost 5-3 to Allan Taylor on the first day of China Open qualifiers in Preston, exacerbating his chances of staying inside the top 64 in the world rankings. The Irishman has endured a torrid campaign which has seen him fall to within a few places of dropping below[Read More…]
China Open Qualifiers in Preston
The 2017 Masters concluded under 48 hours ago but the busy season quickly continues today with the China Open qualifiers in Preston. The top 16 players in the world rankings were in action at the Alexandra Palace last week but, for the majority of the rest of the tour members, going[Read More…]
2016 Highs and Lows – Part One
As 2016 draws to a close it’s time to reflect on what has been another enthralling year in snooker. There have been many talking points over the course of the last 12 months both on and off the table. Tomorrow, we’ll take a look at the best bits from this calendar[Read More…]
UK Championship Preview
The Northern Ireland Open isn’t even 24 hours old but thoughts already turn to the next ranking event, the Betway UK Championship, which starts on Tuesday in York. Once again, 128 players descend on the Barbican Centre to contest one of the most prestigious tournaments on the calendar each season.[Read More…]
Allen and Doherty Advance in Northern Ireland
Mark Allen won his grudge match with Mark Joyce to reach the second round of his home event at the Northern Ireland Open on Tuesday. In a fiery contest, the Antrim man ousted old foe Joyce 4-1 in front of an army of local supporters in Belfast. The origin of[Read More…]
International Championship Preview
Sunday marks the return of the International Championship – China’s most lucrative ranking event. Daqing stages the tournament for a second occasion after its relatively successful initial outing 12 months ago. While the week wasn’t a sellout by any stretch of the imagination, it was a marked improvement from the event’s[Read More…]
Ken Doherty and Fergal O’Brien Reach International Championship
Qualifying for upcoming ranking events continued at the Preston Guild Hall on Thursday with the first day of the International Championship qualifiers. Ronnie O’Sullivan, entering the event for the first time in two years, withstood a spirited fight back from James Cahill to deny the 20 year-old 6-4. The ‘Rocket’[Read More…]