Snooker
# snooker - Monday 6 May, 2013
Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor cheers on Rocket’s world championship win
The 16-time world darts champion was in Sheffield to cheer on Ronnie O’Sullivan as he won his fifth Crucible championship.
Kerry and Leitrim unite to cheer on Rocket Ronnie at The Crucible
Ronnie O’Sullivan may re-think retiring if these two legends agree to tour the world with him.
# snooker - Saturday 4 May, 2013
Ronnie O’Sullivan in fresh row as he eyes final
He finished Friday’s play leading Judd Trump 14-10 in their best of 33-frame semi-final
# snooker - Friday 3 May, 2013
VIDEO: Judd Trump is interrupted by a fan farting during his shot
There are no words…
# snooker - Thursday 2 May, 2013
Steve Davis warns of Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘disrespect’ to snooker
The Rocket has again threatened to pack away his cue after the weekend.
# snooker - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
‘I needed to pay the school fees but snooker’s not for me’ – O’Sullivan says he’s retiring
The defending world champion eased into the semi-finals at the Crucible but insists it’s his last major event.
Ronnie O’Sullivan says his psychiatrist can help sort Suarez, bring title to ‘Pool
‘If Liverpool can have Steve there for four or five years, then they’ll win the Premier League.’
# snooker - Saturday 20 April, 2013
All of Ronnie O’Sullivan’s 147 breaks in one majestic 95-minute clip
The Rocket kicks off his bid for a fifth World Championship in Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre this morning.
# snooker - Thursday 18 April, 2013
Ronnie O’Sullivan says friendship with artist Damien Hirst inspired snooker comeback
‘He loves me and I love him and we’re best mates, and everybody else will fit around what we do.’
9 ways to live your life like Ronnie O’Sullivan
Want to be like (arguably) the greatest snooker player ever? Here are some quick tips.
# snooker - Saturday 16 March, 2013
Ding Junhui rattled in this 147 at the PTC Grand Finals in Galway today
Ding scored the fifth 147 of his career in the Bailey Allen Hall, NUIG earlier today.
# snooker - Tuesday 5 February, 2013
# snooker - Monday 21 January, 2013
Selby wins third Masters title
The world number 1 defeated defending champion Neil Robertson 10-6 at Alexandra Palace tonight.
# snooker - Wednesday 16 January, 2013
Appalling shoe choice almost costs Trump at the London Masters
Snooker’s world number two showed up in a pair of stud-covered shoes designed by Christian Louboutin.
# snooker - Monday 14 January, 2013
VIDEO: Mark Allen raises a laugh at Ally Pally thanks to this effort with the rest…
At least his trousers didn’t rip.
# snooker - Friday 21 December, 2012
Big break: NUI Galway secures snooker’s Grand Finals for 2013
Ken Doherty and Mark Selby will join an elite field for the Players Tour Championship event.
# snooker - Monday 10 December, 2012
Leicester jester Mark Selby captures UK Championship
The world’s number one snooker player upped the ante in the evening session to win 10-6.
# snooker - Thursday 6 December, 2012
Caption time: what’s going on at the UK Snooker Championships?
‘Even I think snooker is boring’.
# snooker - Wednesday 5 December, 2012
Teenage prodigy Brecel advances to quarters
The 17-year-old Belgian fought back to beat Mark King in York earlier today.
# snooker - Tuesday 4 December, 2012
UK Championship: Carter leads way into last 8
Matthew Stevens also made the quarter-finals after beating Marco Fu.
# snooker - Sunday 2 December, 2012
# snooker - Friday 30 November, 2012
Mark Allen: I don’t miss Ronnie, but the fans clearly do
The Northern Irish snooker star says Stephen Hendry is a bigger loss to the sport, but does not deny the Rocket’s star power.
# snooker - Tuesday 6 November, 2012
World champion O’Sullivan to miss rest of season because of ‘personal issues’
The Rocket won’t defend his title at the Crucible… if you believe what he says today.
# snooker - Sunday 4 November, 2012
World number one Trump beats Robinson to land third title
The Englishman, who became world number one with his semi-final victory over Peter Ebdon, won the International Championship in China.
# snooker - Friday 12 October, 2012
Snooker: Lee suspended in ‘betting’ probe
The star was already the subject of an investigation by the WPBSA in 2010.
# snooker - Friday 5 October, 2012
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
Get those feet up. You deserve it.
# snooker - Tuesday 2 October, 2012
Lee to face no charges over fixing allegations
The world number six was arrested as part of an investigation into suspicious betting patterns in February.
# snooker - Tuesday 7 August, 2012
Back in the frame: O’Sullivan returns to main tour
The world champion has settled his differences with the snooker governing body, it seems.
# snooker - Wednesday 6 June, 2012
Ronnie O’Sullivan confirms break from snooker
World champions refuses to sign contract and says he’ll take a rest for up to six months to assess the situation.
# snooker - Tuesday 8 May, 2012
Ronnie O’Sullivan demands ‘compassion’ from world snooker bosses
World champion says players deserve ‘some slack’ from the game’s chiefs, despite hectic tour schedule.
# snooker - Monday 7 May, 2012
O’Sullivan stretches lead to 15-10 in World Championship final
The Rocket needs only three more frames if he is to claim his fourth title at the Crucible in Sheffield.
Rocket man: O’Sullivan takes 10-7 lead in world snooker final
Three time champion holds a slight advantage over Ali Carter.
# snooker - Saturday 5 May, 2012
Rocket takes control of semi-final against Matthew Stevens
Ronnie O’Sullivan is on the brink of another World Championship Final appearance. He only needs two frames tonight to beat Matthew Stevens.
# snooker - Thursday 3 May, 2012
Snooker wrap: O’Sullivan and Carter in control of semis
There is still plenty to play for, as the World Snooker Championship approaches its climax.
# snooker - Wednesday 2 May, 2012
Matthew Stevens clinches impressive win over friend Ryan Day
The former runner-up rattled off 11 frames on the trot to see off his fellow Welshman.
# snooker - Tuesday 1 May, 2012
Stephen Hendry announces his retirement from snooker
The Scottish player made the announcement following his comprehensive loss to Stephen Maguire this evening.
# snooker - Monday 30 April, 2012
Trump brands Ali Carter ‘childish’ after final-frame thriller
Tournament favourite comes off second best in a 25-frame shoot-out at the Crucible.
# snooker - Friday 27 April, 2012
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
There is always another monsoon lurking around the corner so settle in for the weekend with this bevvy of sports… and snooker
# snooker - Wednesday 25 April, 2012
Ding Junhui slams the Crucible crowd after losing to Ryan Day in Sheffield
The 25-year-old becomes the latest player to risk the wrath of the World Snooker authorities.
Mark Allen apologises to Cao Yupeng, and snooker authorities, over remarks
The Northern Irishman realises he ‘overstepped the line’ in remarks he made after exiting the World Championship.


























































Allen facing possible three-month ban for Fu comments
The Northern Irishman seems to have a hard time keeping his opinions to himself.
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