https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/en-ieRTÉ 2023-RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Ltd, Registration No: 155076, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:01:32 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1122/1417852-rocket-says-hell-quit-game-if-he-cant-play-in-china/Ronnie O'Sullivan has warned he will quit snooker if he is restricted from playing in China.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:24:28 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1122/1417852-rocket-says-hell-quit-game-if-he-cant-play-in-china/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1121/1417811-doherty-sees-off-wakelin-to-edge-closer-to-uk-spot/Ken Doherty is one win away from playing at the UK Championship after seeing off Chris Wakelin 6-4 in his third round qualifier this afternoon.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:47:33 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1121/1417811-doherty-sees-off-wakelin-to-edge-closer-to-uk-spot/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1119/1417387-allen-thumps-trump-to-lift-champion-of-champions-title/Mark Allen admitted he was delighted to "get one over" on Judd Trump after a commanding 10-3 victory in the Champion of Champions final.Sun, 19 Nov 2023 21:27:30 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1119/1417387-allen-thumps-trump-to-lift-champion-of-champions-title/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1118/1417276-allen-overcomes-higgins-to-reach-champions-final/Mark Allen reached the Champion of Champions final after beating John Higgins 6-2.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 22:44:23 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1118/1417276-allen-overcomes-higgins-to-reach-champions-final/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1116/1416972-trump-comes-from-behind-to-beat-murphy-and-reach-semis/Judd Trump defeated Shaun Murphy to reach the semi-finals of snooker's Champion of Champions in Bolton.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:50:10 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1116/1416972-trump-comes-from-behind-to-beat-murphy-and-reach-semis/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1116/1416765-higgins-hammers-ding-at-champion-of-champions/John Higgins powered into the Champion of Champions semi-finals as he beat Ding Junhui 6-1 in Bolton to set up a clash with Mark Allen.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:25:51 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1116/1416765-higgins-hammers-ding-at-champion-of-champions/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1114/1416334-drained-and-stressed-osullivan-pulls-out-of-c-of-c/Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Champions of Champions tournament in Bolton, citing mental health reasons.Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:10:29 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1114/1416334-drained-and-stressed-osullivan-pulls-out-of-c-of-c/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1113/1416336-allen-beats-carter-to-reach-semi-final-in-bolton/Mark Allen beats Ali Carter to reach Champion of Champions semi-finalMon, 13 Nov 2023 23:24:10 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1113/1416336-allen-beats-carter-to-reach-semi-final-in-bolton/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1112/1416084-zhang-beats-ford-and-records-147-in-tianjin-title-win/Zhang Anda made a maximum break on the way to winning the International Championship in Tianjin.Sun, 12 Nov 2023 15:20:18 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1112/1416084-zhang-beats-ford-and-records-147-in-tianjin-title-win/International Championshiphttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1111/1416030-zhang-advances-past-osullivan-to-reach-tianjin-final/Zhang Anda claimed a shock 9-6 victory over seven-time World Champion Ronnie O'Sullivan to reach the International Championship final in Tianjin.Sat, 11 Nov 2023 22:41:10 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1111/1416030-zhang-advances-past-osullivan-to-reach-tianjin-final/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1110/1415854-antrim-ferrari-beaten-by-ford-in-china-semi-final/England's Tom Ford made three centuries in succession as he beat Antrim's Jordan Brown 9-6 to reach the final of the International Championship.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:26:30 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1110/1415854-antrim-ferrari-beaten-by-ford-in-china-semi-final/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1109/1415653-jordan-brown-keeps-title-hopes-alive-in-china/Antrim man Jordan Brown battled into the semi-finals of the International Championship on Thursday with a 6-5 defeat of Stephen Maguire in Tianjin.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:27:07 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1109/1415653-jordan-brown-keeps-title-hopes-alive-in-china/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1108/1415445-brown-shocks-higgins-to-race-into-quarters-in-china/Jordan Brown finished in style as he shocked former world champion John Higgins to advance to the quarter-finals of the International Championship in Tianjin.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:43:10 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1108/1415445-brown-shocks-higgins-to-race-into-quarters-in-china/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1107/1415197-maguire-on-top-in-tianjin-to-end-trumps-winning-streak/Judd Trump's 22-match winning streak was brought to an end by Stephen Maguire in the third round of the International Championship in Tianjin.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:06:07 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1107/1415197-maguire-on-top-in-tianjin-to-end-trumps-winning-streak/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1106/1415008-osullivan-and-in-form-trump-advance-in-tianjin/Ronnie O'Sullivan shrugged off the importance of holding onto his world number one spot after reaching the last 32 of the International Championship in Tianjin.Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:26:37 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1106/1415008-osullivan-and-in-form-trump-advance-in-tianjin/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1105/1414783-trump-whitewashes-12-year-old-at-china-open/Judd Trump breezed past his 12-year-old opponent in his opening match at the International Championship in China on Sunday.Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:39:39 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1105/1414783-trump-whitewashes-12-year-old-at-china-open/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1029/1413680-northern-irish-open-is-third-straight-victory-for-trump/Judd Trump won his third successive ranking title with a resounding victory over Chris Wakelin in the final of the BetVictor Northern Ireland Open.Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:41:59 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1029/1413680-northern-irish-open-is-third-straight-victory-for-trump/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1029/1412369-belfast-caught-in-the-crossfire-of-calendar-dispute/The Northern Ireland Open was garnering headlines for the wrong reasons in recent weeks. Peter Branigan travelled to Belfast to chat to players and administrators to get both sides of snooker's impasse.Sun, 29 Oct 2023 08:16:52 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1029/1412369-belfast-caught-in-the-crossfire-of-calendar-dispute/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1027/1413456-trump-battles-back-to-book-semi-final-spot-in-belfast/Judd Trump fought back to beat Stephen Maguire 5-4 in Belfast and book his place in the Northern Ireland Open semi-finals.Fri, 27 Oct 2023 23:00:21 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1027/1413456-trump-battles-back-to-book-semi-final-spot-in-belfast/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1029/1413591-wakelin-shocks-lisoswki-to-reach-ni-final/Chris Wakelin reached only his second ranking event final with a 6-1 victory over Jack Lisoswki in the Northern Ireland Open.Sun, 29 Oct 2023 08:40:34 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1029/1413591-wakelin-shocks-lisoswki-to-reach-ni-final/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1026/1413246-jack-lisowski-beat-aaron-hill-in-last-16-of-ni-open/Aaron Hill's run at the Northern Ireland Open ended on Thursday, when Jack Lisowski defeated the Corkman 4-1.Thu, 26 Oct 2023 23:10:10 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1026/1413246-jack-lisowski-beat-aaron-hill-in-last-16-of-ni-open/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1025/1412916-hill-roars-into-last-16-at-northern-ireland-open/Aaron Hill is into the last 16 of the Northern Ireland Open for the first time after a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Dylan Emery at the Waterfront Hall this afternoon.Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:47:42 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1025/1412916-hill-roars-into-last-16-at-northern-ireland-open/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1025/1412846-allen-apologises-for-criticism-of-world-snooker-tour/Mark Allen has apologised for his criticism of the World Snooker Tour after suggesting that the game was in "disarray" and that a player revolt may be necessary to drive change.Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:59:11 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1025/1412846-allen-apologises-for-criticism-of-world-snooker-tour/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1024/1412792-in-form-trump-breezes-past-leclercq-in-belfast/Judd Trump stayed on course for his third ranking title in a row after taking just 45 minutes to brush aside Julien Leclercq in the second round of the Northern Ireland Open.Tue, 24 Oct 2023 23:09:21 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1024/1412792-in-form-trump-breezes-past-leclercq-in-belfast/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1023/1412529-hills-fine-form-continues-with-victory-in-belfast/Aaron Hill is into the last 32 of the Northern Ireland Open after beating Fan Zhengyi 4-1 at the Waterfront Hall, but Mark Allen's winning run was ended.Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:47:51 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1023/1412529-hills-fine-form-continues-with-victory-in-belfast/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1022/1412339-trump-begins-three-in-a-row-bid-with-a-victory/Judd Trump began his quest to win a third ranking on the spin with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Jenson Kendrick this afternoon.Sun, 22 Oct 2023 19:02:37 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1022/1412339-trump-begins-three-in-a-row-bid-with-a-victory/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1020/1411999-osullivan-pulls-out-of-northern-ireland-open/Ronnie O'Sullivan will not compete in the Northern Ireland Open, the world number one has pulled out citing "medical reasons".Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:00:11 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1020/1411999-osullivan-pulls-out-of-northern-ireland-open/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1019/1411847-hill-secures-spot-at-northern-ireland-open/Aaron Hill has advanced to next week's BetVictor Northern Ireland Open in Belfast after recording a convincing 4-1 win over veteran David Lilley in qualifying in Sheffield.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:31:16 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1019/1411847-hill-secures-spot-at-northern-ireland-open/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1018/1411582-doherty-finds-top-form-to-earn-place-in-belfast/Ken Doherty has qualified for the Northern Ireland Open after a break of 135 helped him oust Liam Highfield 4-3 this afternoon.Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:47:41 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1018/1411582-doherty-finds-top-form-to-earn-place-in-belfast/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1015/1411039-trump-wins-another-title-as-carter-falls-short/Judd Trump came from behind to defeat Ali Carter 10-7 in the final of the Wuhan Open.Sun, 15 Oct 2023 18:35:54 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1015/1411039-trump-wins-another-title-as-carter-falls-short/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1014/1410919-trump-sees-off-yize-to-book-spot-in-wuhan-open-final/Judd Trump earned his place in the inaugural final of the Wuhan Open after beating Wu Yize 6-1.Sat, 14 Oct 2023 16:02:46 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1014/1410919-trump-sees-off-yize-to-book-spot-in-wuhan-open-final/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1013/1410777-osullivan-dumped-out-of-wuhan-open-by-haotian/Aaron Hill was edged out in a final frame decider while Mark Allen also made a quarter-final exit at the Wuhan Open in China.Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:13:05 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1013/1410777-osullivan-dumped-out-of-wuhan-open-by-haotian/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1012/1410562-allen-and-hill-progress-at-wuhan-open/Antrim's Mark Allen and Cork's Aaron Hill are through to the last eight of the Wuhan Open.Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:17:59 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1012/1410562-allen-and-hill-progress-at-wuhan-open/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1011/1410336-ronnie-osullivan-digs-in-to-progress-at-wuhan-open/Ronnie O'Sullivan twice came from behind to snatch a place in the Wuhan Open fourth round with a narrow 5-4 win over Pang Junxu on Wednesday.Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:35:23 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1011/1410336-ronnie-osullivan-digs-in-to-progress-at-wuhan-open/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1011/1410227-wst-threaten-player-sanctions-over-macau-exhibition/The World Snooker Tour says some of its leading players including current world champion Luca Brecel will face disciplinary action if they opt to skip the Northern Ireland Open in order to play in a non-sanctioned event in Macau.Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:49:20 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1011/1410227-wst-threaten-player-sanctions-over-macau-exhibition/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1010/1410104-osullivan-eases-into-third-round-at-wuhan-open/Ronnie O'Sullivan coasted past Mark Davis 5-1 to reach the third round of the Wuhan Open.Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:55:16 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1010/1410104-osullivan-eases-into-third-round-at-wuhan-open/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1010/1410038-hill-advances-as-the-rocket-soars-over-doherty/Aaron Hill booked his place in the last 32 of the Wuhan Open with a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Ben Woollaston, where he'll be joined by Mark Allen. However there was disappointment for Ken Doherty.Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:18:41 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1010/1410038-hill-advances-as-the-rocket-soars-over-doherty/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1009/1409715-trump-avoids-zhang-upset-to-win-english-open-final/Judd Trump won the final six frames to beat China's Zhang Anda 9-7 in the English Open final.Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:10:06 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1009/1409715-trump-avoids-zhang-upset-to-win-english-open-final/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1007/1409587-comeback-kid-trump-sees-off-higgins-to-reach-open-final/Judd Trump produced a superb comeback as he defeated John Higgins 6-5 to reach Sunday's English Open final in Brentwood.Sat, 07 Oct 2023 23:29:49 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1007/1409587-comeback-kid-trump-sees-off-higgins-to-reach-open-final/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1006/1409482-trump-and-higgins-to-meet-in-english-open-semi-finals/Judd Trump will meet John Higgins in Saturday's English Open semi-final after defeating Matthew Selt 5-1 in Brentwood.Fri, 06 Oct 2023 23:15:56 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1006/1409482-trump-and-higgins-to-meet-in-english-open-semi-finals/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1005/1409267-shock-last-16-defeat-for-osullivan-at-english-open/Ronnie O'Sullivan suffered a shock 4-2 defeat against China's Zhang Anda at the BetVictor English Open.Thu, 05 Oct 2023 23:52:37 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1005/1409267-shock-last-16-defeat-for-osullivan-at-english-open/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1004/1409040-osullivan-seeking-the-mark-williams-secret/Ronnie O'Sullivan was on his best behaviour after beating Jackson Page to advance to the third round of the English Open in Brentwood.Wed, 04 Oct 2023 22:06:11 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1004/1409040-osullivan-seeking-the-mark-williams-secret/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1003/1408829-world-number-104-odonnell-upsets-selby-at-english-open/Defending champion Mark Selby was dumped out of the English Open by world number 104 Martin O'Donnell in Brentwood.Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:50:17 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1003/1408829-world-number-104-odonnell-upsets-selby-at-english-open/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1002/1408609-dress-code-mix-up-sees-ding-junhui-docked-a-frame/Ding Junhui needed a quick change after arriving in the wrong trousers for his opening match at the English Open in Brentwood before recovering from being docked a frame to grind out a 4-3 victory over Ma Hailong.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 22:48:38 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1002/1408609-dress-code-mix-up-sees-ding-junhui-docked-a-frame/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1002/1408408-williams-sees-off-selby-fightback-to-win-british-open/Mark Williams rolled back the years to finally see off Mark Selby's spirited fightback and take the British Open title with a 10-7 victory in Cheltenham.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:02:58 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/1002/1408408-williams-sees-off-selby-fightback-to-win-british-open/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/0930/1408283-williams-sets-up-british-open-final-showdown-with-selby/Mark Williams overcame nerves to reach his 40th career ranking final as he beat Hossein Vafaei 6-3 in the Cazoo British Open.Sat, 30 Sep 2023 21:50:59 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/0930/1408283-williams-sets-up-british-open-final-showdown-with-selby/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/0929/1408188-selby-edges-out-lisowski-to-reach-british-semi-final/Mark Selby prevailed in a final-frame decider to see off Jack Lisowski and reach the semi-finals of the Cazoo British Open.Fri, 29 Sep 2023 23:17:55 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/0929/1408188-selby-edges-out-lisowski-to-reach-british-semi-final/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/0929/1407966-obrien-misses-out-on-british-open-last-eight/Fergal O'Brien has missed out on a spot in the Cazoo British Open quarter-finals after a 4-2 defeat to Jack Lisowski in Cheltenham.Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:45:48 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/0929/1407966-obrien-misses-out-on-british-open-last-eight/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/0927/1407726-obrien-continues-run-with-victory-over-stevens/Fergal O'Brien is into the last-16 of the British Open after a comeback 4-3 victory over Matthew Stevens in Cheltenham.Wed, 27 Sep 2023 22:39:12 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/0927/1407726-obrien-continues-run-with-victory-over-stevens/Snookerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/0926/1407531-miah-stuns-trump-with-final-frame-win-at-british-open/Hammad Miah beat Judd Trump on the final black to seal a major upset in the second round of the British Open in Cheltenham.Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:44:19 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2023/0926/1407531-miah-stuns-trump-with-final-frame-win-at-british-open/Snooker