Month: October 2021
Kyren Wilson crashed out of the Northern Ireland Open following a 4-2 defeat by Mitchell Mann in the third round on Wednesday. The world number five is the highest-profile casualty in Belfast so far this week. Wilson reached the semi-finals in the inaugural event at the Waterfront Hall in 2016. However, the Warrior came unstuck […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan steps up his quest for a first Northern Ireland Open title with a Last 16 clash against Yan Bingtao in Belfast on Thursday. O’Sullivan has suffered defeat in the last three consecutive Northern Ireland Open finals, all at the hands of Judd Trump and by the same scoreline of 9-7. The six-time World […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan resumes his quest for a maiden Northern Ireland Open title when he faces Alfie Burden in the third round on Wednesday. The Rocket has been runner-up at this event in each of the last three years, losing 9-7 to Judd Trump on every occasion. O’Sullivan has made a solid start to his mission […]
Shaun Murphy survived a scare as he recovered from 3-1 down to scrape past Allan Taylor and book his place in the Northern Ireland Open last 32 on Tuesday. The Magician has generally struggled in this event, suffering four first-round defeats in the five previous editions. Another early exit at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan admits he was “bored” during his Second Round win over Andy Hicks at the Northern Ireland Open, describing the atmosphere as “flat”. O’Sullivan safely saw off former UK and World Championship semi-finalist Hicks 4-1 in Belfast on Monday to reach the Last 32 of the Home Nation Series event. However, the six-time World […]
Home favourite Mark Allen produced a sensational maximum break in the opening round of the 2021 Northern Ireland Open in Belfast. Antrim ace Allen delighted a packed crowd at the Waterfront Hall by firing in a 147 break to complete a 4-1 victory over China’s Si Jiahui in Round One. Allen’s second career maximum included […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s latest quest to get his hands on the Northern Ireland Open trophy begins against Stuart Carrington at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast on Sunday. The Rocket has been beaten by Judd Trump in each of the last three finals at this event; all of which have ended in 9-7 defeats. Playing his first […]
Judd Trump launches his quest for a fourth consecutive Northern Ireland Open title on an exciting second day at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast. Reigning champion Trump is among a host of star names to take their bow on what is billed as ‘Super Sunday’ at the opening Home Nations event of this season. The […]
Northern Ireland Open Snooker returns to Belfast in 2021, and you can follow the latest results and schedule of play here. The Northern Ireland Open runs from October 9-17 and will be the third ranking event of the season and part of the Home Nations Series. Each player was required to win one qualifying round […]