Category Archive: World Championship

May 07

Crucible 2013: Thanks For The Memories

So as the curtain closes on another memorable 17 days in Sheffield, it is time for me to say thanks to all of the people who helped to make this year’s World Championship to be such a fun experience for me personally. As I have said on many occasions, as a fan and as a …

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May 06

O’Sullivan Downs Gallant Hawkins For Fifth World Title

Congratulations to Ronnie O’Sullivan, who has defeated Barry Hawkins 18-12 to win the 2013 Betfair World Championship at the Crucible Theatre this evening. His fifth title of all, the victory sees O’Sullivan become the first man to successfully defend this title since Stephen Hendry back in 1996, as well as see him take home the …

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May 05

Crucible Diary 2013: The Final

So the end is in sight and the 2013 World Championship final is no underway, as Barry Hawkins looks to complete mission impossible and take down the defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan, himself going for a fifth Crucible crown…  

May 04

Hendry v Taylor – Photo Special

Following the early conclusion to the fourth session between Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump earlier today, there was a bit of fun to be had out in the Crucible arena as Stephen Hendry got his cue out of his case to play 1985 world champion Dennis Taylor today. Click below for a few photos from …

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May 04

Crucible Diary 2013: Semi-Finals Blog

Day fifteen at the 2013 World Championship and day three of the semi-final marathon, today we will find out who will contest this year’s Crucible final, as Ronnie O’Sullivan and Ricky Walden look to convert their overnight leads into victories today…

May 02

Crucible Diary 2013: Day Thirteen Blog

Day thirteen at the at the Crucible Theatre sees the venue come into its own, as we see the start of the three-day semi-finals with just the one table in the arena. Already we have seen Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump split the first eight frames of their last four encounter, though much of the …

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May 01

Crucible Diary 2013: Quarter-Finals Blog

As the World Championship prepares to enter its final phase, today sees the quarter-finals played to a conclusion, as the identities of the last four players remaining at this year’s tournament are revealed. Click below for updates throughout the day, with quotes from the players and my thoughts on the matches…

Apr 30

The Big Jason Ferguson Interview – Part One

While Barry Hearn as the chairman of World Snooker is the man responsible for commercial side of professional snooker, the man at the head of the sport’s regulatory body, the WPBSA, is former world number 28 Jason Ferguson, who since his re-election to the board as chairman in July 2010, has overseen a period of …

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