Snooker news

Ronnie O'Sullivan has indicated he plans to compete in more tournaments next season after securing the world title.

Ronnie O'Sullivan says it's a case of wait and see on whether he will feature in another World Championship, having just won the title.

Ronnie O'Sullivan has admitted he loves drawing in the crowds as he looks to secure his fifth World Snooker Championship title.

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has reached his fifth World Championship final after beating Judd Trump 17-11.

Barry Hawkins has admitted he now has "nothing to lose" after making it through to the last four of the World Snooker Championships.

World number one Mark Selby made a shock early exit from the World Championships last night after losing to Barry Hawkins.

Ali Carter has admitted he is looking forward to going head-to-head with Ronnie O'Sullivan again at the World Snooker Championships.

Graeme Dott has called for the introduction of a "shot clock" in snooker to punish slow play that he says is "killing the game".

Shaun Murphy feels Ronnie O'Sullivan has made an "ominous" start to the defence of his world title at the Crucible Theatre.

Ronnie O'Sullivan raced through to the second round of the World Championship but suggested he was concerned about a lack of sharpness.

Peter Ebdon believes Ronnie O'Sullivan is the "hot favourite" to retain his world title at the Crucible.

Mark Selby admits it will be a major disappointment if he fails to land the World Snooker Championship during his career.

Reigning World Snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has been drawn against Marcus Campbell in the first round of this year's event.

Mark Allen says changes to the way snooker tournaments are organised and prize money distributed could spark a mass exodus of players.

Jimmy White believes Ronnie O'Sullivan will be the man to beat at the upcoming World Championship, despite his lack of match action.

Australian Neil Robertson defeated world number one Mark Selby 10-6 to secure the China Open title in Beijing.

Defending champion Peter Ebdon, Judd Trump and John Higgins have all tumbled out of the China Open in the first round.

World Snooker chief Barry Hearn has played down Ronnie O'Sullivan's chances of successfully defending his World Championship crown.

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he will be ending his hiatus from snooker sooner than expected in order to play in the World Championships.

Stephen Maguire secured the Welsh Open title on Sunday with a 9-8 win over Stuart Bingham, after nearly five years without a trophy.