https://maximumsnooker.com/?offset=135&output=RSS en Wed, 29 May 2013 23:15:49 +0100 https://maximumsnooker.com/wuxi_classic_2013_legends_triumph_selby_and_murphy_crash_out.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/wuxi_classic_2013_legends_triumph_selby_and_murphy_crash_out.htm The qualifying for the Wuxi Classic 2013 is over and legends Steve Davis, Ken Doherty and Jimmy White all won their matches to make it through to China, along with ladies world champion Reanne Evans. Meanwhile Shaun Murphy and Mark Selby lost to Alex Davies and  Andrew Pagett respectively. Mon, 06 May 2013 20:50:10 +0100 https://maximumsnooker.com/ronnie_osullivan_rockets_to_a_fifth_world_snooker_championship_crown.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/ronnie_osullivan_rockets_to_a_fifth_world_snooker_championship_crown.htm Ronnie O'Sullivan has successfully defended his Betfair World Snooker Championship crown at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, and he lifts the trophy for the fifth time in his career. He beat Barry Hawkins 18-12 in tonight's final. Mon, 06 May 2013 00:46:52 +0100 https://maximumsnooker.com/world_snooker_championship_rocket_edges_ahead_of_the_hawk.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/world_snooker_championship_rocket_edges_ahead_of_the_hawk.htm Betfair World Snooker Championship holder Ronnie O'Sullivan holds a three frame lead against first time finalist Barry Hawkins 10-7, after the second session at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. Sun, 05 May 2013 11:45:15 +0100 https://maximumsnooker.com/world_snooker_championship_hawkins_sets_up_osullivan_final.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/world_snooker_championship_hawkins_sets_up_osullivan_final.htm World no.14 Barry Hawkins is through to his first Betfair World Snooker Championship final after seeing off Ricky Walden 17-14 in the semi-finals. He now faces defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in the final who is playing for his fifth world title at the Crucible. Sat, 04 May 2013 02:05:20 +0100 https://maximumsnooker.com/world_snooker_championship_osullivan_storms_ahead_of_trump.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/world_snooker_championship_osullivan_storms_ahead_of_trump.htm Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan needs only three more frames to book himself a place in the final of the Betfair World Snooker Championship as he holds a 14-10 lead overnight against Judd Trump. In the other match, Ricky Walden leads Barry Hawkins 9-7. Wed, 01 May 2013 23:34:33 +0100 https://maximumsnooker.com/world_snooker_championship_osullivan_wins_but_threatens_retirement.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/world_snooker_championship_osullivan_wins_but_threatens_retirement.htm Defending Betfair World Snooker Championship champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is through to his 10th Crucible semi-final after romping to a 13-4 victory against Stuart Bingham, however he is once again threatening to retire from professional snooker after the tournament is over. Wed, 01 May 2013 00:28:12 +0100 https://maximumsnooker.com/world_snooker_championship_trump_battles_back_against_murphy.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/world_snooker_championship_trump_battles_back_against_murphy.htm Judd Trump won the last five frames to come from 8-3 behind to level with 8-8 against Shaun Murphy in their Betfair World Snooker Championship quarter-final, meanwhile Ronnie O'Sullivan dominated in his match against Stuart Bingham, he leads 7-1. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:52:33 +0100 https://maximumsnooker.com/wpbsa_and_ibsf_agree_global_strategy_for_international_snooker.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/wpbsa_and_ibsf_agree_global_strategy_for_international_snooker.htm The two main governing bodies of international snooker, the WPBSA & the IBSF, have agreed to further terms on improving the international development of the sport, with the aim to one day get it in to the Olympic Games. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:54:54 +0100 https://maximumsnooker.com/world_snooker_championship_walden_and_bingham_to_make_qf_debuts.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/world_snooker_championship_walden_and_bingham_to_make_qf_debuts.htm Experienced pros Ricky Walden & Stuart Bingham will be finally making their debut appearances in the quarter-finals of the Betfair World Snooker Championship after Walden saw off Rob Milkins 13-11 & Bingham beat Mark Davis 13-10. Ronnie O'Sullivan also made it through, a 13-8 winner against Ali Carter. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:55:51 +0100 https://maximumsnooker.com/world_championship_osullivan_rockets_to_lead_carter.htm https://maximumsnooker.com/world_championship_osullivan_rockets_to_lead_carter.htm Defending Betfair World Snooker Championship champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is looking the strong favourite to reach the quarter-finals after taking a 9-7 lead over Ali Carter. Ding Junhui is also looking strong to progress, having come from 6-2 down overnight to lead Mark King 9-7.