The Irish Times

Ronnie O’Sullivan claims sixth world snooker title at the Crucible

Only Stephen Hendry has now won more after 18-8 victory against Kyren Wilson

Sun Aug 16 2020 - 21:36

Ronnie O’Sullivan takes early lead over Mark Selby

Anthony McGill leads Kyren Wilson in second semi-final at the Crucible

Thu Aug 13 2020 - 09:09

John Higgins makes his maiden Crucible 147 but crashes out

Four-time world champion makes the 11th maximum break in tournament history

Fri Aug 07 2020 - 09:16

Ken Doherty’s Crucible hopes end in penultimate round of qualifying

It could be the end of his professional career if he’s not handed an invitational tour card

Sun Jul 26 2020 - 18:56

‘It’s far too risky’ - Peter Ebdon forced to retire from snooker

He’s opted against having spinal surgery for neck, back, shoulder and arm pain

Fri May 01 2020 - 15:33

Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘felt exhausted’ during shock Crucible loss

43-year-old reveals he continues to suffer from insomina after James Cahill defeat

Tue Apr 23 2019 - 15:54

Jimmy White: ‘I’d such fun, even though I can’t remember much’

After overcoming cancer and losing six world championship finals he is still grinding away

Tue Apr 23 2019 - 10:30

Amateur James Cahill on verge of Sheffield shock against Ronnie O’Sullivan

O’Sullivan looked out of sorts and must improve when play resumes on Tuesday

Mon Apr 22 2019 - 20:18

Ronnie O’Sullivan compiles 1,000 career century breaks

He becomes first player to reach landmark on way to winning Players Championship

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 08:44

O’Sullivan vows to keep making history after lifting seventh UK title

Mark Allen beaten 10-6 in York as the Rocket eclipses Steve Davis’s championship record

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 07:29

Judd Trump: Ronnie O’Sullivan is ‘living on a different planet’

O’Sullivan has said he is ready to start a breakaway Champions League-style tour

Mon Dec 03 2018 - 16:13

‘Embarrassment, anger, sadness’: the decline of the great Stephen Hendry

Snooker’s seven-time world champion on White, Ronnie and falling from his pedestal

Mon Oct 15 2018 - 13:17

Risteárd Cooper: Harking back to when I was snooker loopy

Painted table tennis balls and paper cups on the dining room table created my Crucible

Thu May 03 2018 - 16:30

Ronnie O’Sullivan secures sixth UK Championship

Rocket beats Shaun Murphy 10-5 to move level with Hendry on 18 triple-crown titles

Mon Dec 11 2017 - 07:27

Mark Selby joins snooker greats after astonishing title defence

Wins third world title after fighting back from six frames down against John Higgins

Tue May 02 2017 - 07:27

Mark Selby turns the tables on John Higgins in Crucible final

World number one dominates on Monday afternoon to move into a two frame lead

Mon May 01 2017 - 17:55

Barry Hearn: Players complaining about 147 prize can ‘get out’ of snooker

Ronnie O’Sullivan appeared to turn down a maximum during loss over Ding Junhui

Mon May 01 2017 - 15:36

Ding Junhui makes semi-final as Ronnie O’Sullivan bows out in style

O’Sullivan earlier made break of 146 as he battled back at Crucible

Wed Apr 26 2017 - 17:42

TV View: New ball game as Chinese rock cosy Crucible consensus

Rise of the world’s newest superpower increasingly apparent in snooker

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:42

Ronnie O’Sullivan wins record seventh Masters title

He dedicated record-breaking win to the late Paul Hunter who died from cancer in 2006

Sun Jan 22 2017 - 23:30