Mark Allen’s return to the table ended in defeat (Picture: Getty Images) Mark Allen has returned to action for the first time since the World Championship in May, but his comeback ended in a 4-2 defeat to Jordan Brown at the Northern Ireland Open. Allen’s last professional match was the Crucible semi-final defeat to Wu […]
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Ronnie O’Sullivan was downed by the world number 110 in Belfast (Picture: Getty Images) Ronnie O’Sullivan suffered another early exit at a ranking event on Monday, this time at the Northern Ireland Open, but he appears keen to try and improve his underwhelming form. The Rocket was beaten 4-3 by world number 110 Cheung Ka […]
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Shaun Murphy was beaten on the opening night in Belfast (Picture: Getty Images) It was a day of shocks as the Northern Ireland Open got underway on Sunday, with five of the world’s top 16 falling at their first hurdles in Belfast. The trip to the Waterfront Hall has become one that the players look […]
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Mark Selby and Neil Robertson can complete an impressive set in Belfast (Pictures: Getty) Neil Robertson and Mark Selby have the chance to create some snooker history at the Northern Ireland Open, with the opportunity to become the first player to complete the Home Nations set. Both the Australian and the Englishman have won the […]
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Yuan Sijun once described as ‘one of the best youngsters since Ronnie O’Sullivan’ delivers at Shenzhen Open
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Yuan Sijun will take on Wu Yize in the Shenzhen Open final (Picture: Getty Images) Yuan Sijun is into his first ranking event final and it comes somewhat later than many expected after earning huge praise as a teenager. The 26-year-old will take on Wu Yize in the Shenzhen Open final on Sunday after an […]
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Neil Robertson has fallen in the last 16 in Shenzhen (Picture: Getty Images) The Shenzhen Open continues to provide shock results as Kyren Wilson and Neil Robertson were both upset in the last 16 on Thursday. In a pretty substantial surprise, Wilson was downed 5-2 by Michael Holt, who is into his first ranking quarter-final […]
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Xabi Alonso would like to bring Jarell Quansah to Chelsea (Picture: Getty) Chelsea have held discussions to sign Bayer Leverkusen and England defender Jarell Quansah, according to reports in Germany. Quansah has entered his second season with Leverkusen having joined the club in a £30million move from Liverpool in July 2025. The 23-year-old, who won […]
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Ronnie O’Sullivan has fallen at the first hurdle in Shenzen (Picture: Getty Images) Jiang Jun was introduced for his match with Ronnie O’Sullivan at the Shenzhen Open as ‘The Unstoppable Rising Star’ and lived up to that moniker by beating the Rocket 5-2. The 21-year-old scored one of the biggest wins of his career on […]
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Kyren Wilson is in need of some victories in ranking events (Picture: Getty Images) The Shenzhen Open begins for the first time on Monday, with the Xi’an Grand Prix having uprooted and changed its name to suit its new location. There were just two editions of the Xi’an Grand Prix, but the promoter fancied a […]
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It has been a slow start to the season for John Higgins (Picture: Getty Images) John Higgins is not putting much shine on his current form, admitting he is not feeling great in his game, but knows things can turn around quickly. The Wizard of Wishaw is still ranked number six in the world at […]