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Trump into Crucible final

Judd Trump admitted that his nerve ends were jangling after reaching the World Championship final with victory over Ding Junhui.

Williams wilts as Higgins hits back

John Higgins took six of the eight morning frames to lead Mark Williams 13-11 in their World Championship semi-final.

Snooker legend scotches retirement thoughts

Stephen Hendry has confirmed that he will continue playing snooker next season despite hinting at retirement recently.

Allen's title bid ended by Williams

Mark Williams sealed a 13-5 victory over Mark Allen to book his place in the semi-finals of snooker's World Championship.

Selby completes Hendry rout

Mark Selby wasted little time in booking his place in the quarter-finals and said his win over Stephen Hendry was 'special'.

Trump marches into last eight

Judd Trump believes he can win the World Championship of Snooker after booking his place in the quarter-finals by beating Martin Gould.

Maximum breaks should be rewarded - Williams

Mark Williams sealed a comfortable 13-4 win over Jamie Cope before hitting out at tournament organisers over cost-cutting measures.

Judd Trumps Gould at Crucible

Judd Trump wasted little time in booking his place in the World Championship quarter-finals, wrapping up a 13-6 win over Martin Gould.

Higgins respects McLeod challenge

John Higgins is expecting a tough match against Rory McLeod in the last 16 of the World Snooker Championship after beating Stephen Lee.

Selby eager to improve

2007 runner-up Mark Selby has high hopes of being able to go all the way in this year's World Snooker Championship.

Rocket ready to power through field

Ronnie O'Sullivan is in confident mood after cruising into the second round of the World Championship, claiming he fears no-one.

Hendry hints at retirement

Stephen Hendry has hinted that he might retire from snooker in the summer whatever the outcome of the current World Championships.

Trump defeats champion Robertson

Neil Robertson is out of the Snooker World Championships after losing 10-8 to in-form Judd Trump in the first round at the Crucible.

Robertson eyes Trump win

Neil Robertson will have to come from a frame down to beat Judd Trump in his defence of the World Championship title.

Williams - Higgins "hard to beat"

Mark Williams believes world number one John Higgins could well be on course to grab a fourth world title at the Crucible.

O'Sullivan considered quitting Crucible

It has been revealed that Ronnie O'Sullivan considered pulling out of the upcoming World Championships before changing his mind.

Robertson keeping emotions in check

Reigning champion Neil Robertson is desperate to retain his crown when the World Championships begin on Saturday.

Seeds face rough ride in Sheffield - Murphy

Shaun Murphy says that all the seeded players are in for tough openers at this year's World Snooker Championships.

Higgins keen to face "tough" Hendry

John Higgins feels his semi-final date with Stephen Hendry at Clydebank offers the perfect preparation for the World Championship.

Robertson targets glory for Australia

Reigning world champion Neil Robertson is desperate to retain his title at the Crucible in Sheffield for Australian sport.

Trump's Crucible warning

Judd Trump has admitted his China Open win came as a surprise but he is aiming to carry his new-found form onto The Crucible.

Trump to take on Selby in China final

Judd Trump is set to face Mark Selby in the final of the Bank of Beijing China Open after he shocked Shaun Murphy.

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