Month: April 2025

Mark Williams begins his 27th Crucible campaign when he takes on Wu Yize in the first round of the World Championship on Saturday. The 50-year-old has been absent from Sheffield on just two occasions since making his debut in 1997, notably lifting the trophy in 2000, 2003 and 2018. Despite recently entering his sixth decade […]

Neil Robertson makes his Crucible return when he locks horns with Chris Wakelin in the World Championship first round on Saturday. The 2010 World Champion is back in Sheffield, having missed out last year for the first time since 2004. Robertson was beaten 10-9 by Jamie Jones on Judgement Day, but steered well clear of […]

Neil Robertson admits he is determined to atone for last year’s World Championship absence as he prepares for his Crucible return in 2025. The 2010 World Champion was a notable absentee from The Crucible 12 months ago, missing out on the televised stages of snooker’s blue-riband event for the first time since 2004 after bowing […]

Kyren Wilson will begin the defence of his Crucible title on Saturday as the 2025 World Championship gets under way in Sheffield. The waiting is over for snooker fans around the world, as the 17-day marathon commences at the Crucible Theatre, where three World champions are joined by a further five ranking event winners on […]

Kyren Wilson launches the defence of his World Championship title against Crucible debutant Lei Peifan on Saturday. The Warrior soared to an emotional triumph in Sheffield 12 months ago, beating qualifier Jak Jones 18-14 in the final to add his name to the roll of honour. He now looks to create further history by becoming […]

Kyren Wilson has branded Shaun Murphy’s conduct ahead of The Masters final as “unprofessional” on the eve of the World Snooker Championship. Murphy prevailed 10-7 in the final at Alexandra Palace in January to claim his second Masters title, and Wilson’s post-match comments towards his opponent prompted a backlash on social media. Wilson called Murphy […]

Ronnie O’Sullivan has confirmed that he will be participating in this year’s World Snooker Championship as he bids for a record eighth Crucible crown. O’Sullivan has been out of competitive action since January – when he snapped his cue in frustration during the Championship League in Leicester. The 49-year-old has featured in only a handful […]

The draw for the 2025 World Snooker Championship has been confirmed, with Ronnie O’Sullivan and Ali Carter set to renew their fierce rivalry at The Crucible. The sport’s annual show-piece features the world’s top 16 ranked players alongside a further 16 qualifiers as they battle it out for £2.4 million in prize money from April […]