The semi-finals have reached the midway point with contrasting conclusions set for both at the Crucible in Sheffield. The two matches may boast similar enough scorelines but their outcomes are likely to be polarised opposites. The tie between Ronnie O’Sullivan and Barry Hawkins looks set for an early climax but[Read More…]
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World Championship Semi-Final Preview
So after a dozen days at the Crucible, we have finally reached the one-table set-up at the 2014 World Championship. As Shaun Murphy eluded earlier in the tournament, everything up until the semi-finals is just the aperitif to the main course that is the business end of proceedings when you[Read More…]
O’Sullivan and Selby Surge into Semis
Ronnie O’Sullivan and Mark Selby have booked their places in the semi-finals of the 2014 World Championship after dominating victories in their respective quarter-final ties at the Crucible. Having come through a tough test with Joe Perry 13-11 in the last 16, O’Sullivan was expected to be handed an equally[Read More…]
World Championship Quarter-Final Preview
We’re into the final week of the 2014 World Snooker Championship and the field of 32 players has been whittled down to the last eight. There were a few upsets in the opening few days but most of the encounters went true to form and the remaining octet are merited[Read More…]
O’Sullivan Onslaught Pounds Perry
Ronnie O’Sullivan once again proved to the doubters why he is the undisputed champion of the world – at least for one more match – following an almost flawless session of snooker that sent him flying into the quarter-finals of the World Championship in Sheffield. The ‘Rocket’ trailed Joe Perry[Read More…]
World Championship Second Round Preview
With a dramatic first round in the 2014 World Championship coming to its conclusion, it’s time to turn our attention to the last 16 in Sheffield. The second round gets under way on Thursday with defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan looking to continue his unbeaten streak at the Crucible to a[Read More…]
Champion of Champions Back in Coventry
Matchroom Sport are delighted to announce that snooker’s Champion of Champions will return to the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, November 3-9, live on ITV4, with tickets on sale on April 25. Ronnie O’Sullivan will be among the names invited to compete in this year’s event, having won the inaugural tournament[Read More…]
Decidedly Dramatic Opening in Sheffield
The first three days of the World Championship have come and gone amid a host of dramatic contests at the Crucible. The standard of play hasn’t always been at the highest but the start of the 2014 edition in Sheffield must go down as one of the best ever. There[Read More…]
Ronnie Safely into Second Round
Ronnie O’Sullivan has reached the second round of the World Championship after a 10-4 victory over Robin Hull on the opening day at the Crucible. The two-time defending champion was made to work harder than the scoreline would suggest, though, as Hull fought well but ultimately was left to rue a[Read More…]
Fin’s Fables: Who’s the Greatest?
By Fin Ruane On the morning of the greatest snooker show on earth and the question remains as to whether Ronnie O’Sullivan can win a third world title in a row and become world champion for a sixth time. However, the bigger question that has been posed all season will[Read More…]