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Ronnie O’Sullivan opens up commanding lead on World Snooker Championship return

Ronnie O’Sullivan returned to the World Snooker Championship on Tuesday to begin his bid for a record-breaking eighth title. O’Sullivan is facing Chinese debutant He Guoqiang in the first round, and he won the opening five frames of their match on Tuesday afternoon. Chinese star He fought back to take…

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Ronnie O’Sullivan leads He Guoqiang in near-faultless start to World Championship campaign

O’Sullivan opened up a 7-2 lead after the first session and returns to the Crucible on Wednesday

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The new approach making Neil Robertson ‘more confident than ever’ in bid to win World Snooker Championship

INTERVIEW: It is 16 years since Neil Robertson won his one and only world title, but the Australian world No 3 tells Lawrence Ostlere he is ready to end his barren run at the Crucible

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Shaun Murphy blasts audience member for X-rated taunt at World Snooker Championship

Murphy said he lost concentration after a spectator in the front row muttered "s*** shot" during a gruelling battle with Fan Zhengyi

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Ronnie O’Sullivan v He Guoqiang LIVE: ‘The Rocket’ begins quest for record eighth World Snooker Championship title

Snooker’s greatest of all-time takes to the baize at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre looking to kickstart his 2026 World Championship campaign

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When does Ronnie O’Sullivan start his bid for an eighth title at the World Snooker Championship?

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Who is Wu Yize? China’s ‘new superstar’ tipped by Ronnie O’Sullivan to win the World Snooker Championship

The 22-year-old starts the tournament as 10th seed, with many predicting a great future for him, writes Lawrence Ostlere

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Shaun Murphy explains why he is no longer working for BBC before World Championship first round

The former World Champion explained why he stepped away from punditry work ahead of tehe 2026 World Championship

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O’Sullivan and Trump no-shows spoil mood before World Snooker Championship

Neither of the former world champions was at an obligatory event as young British prospects Stan Moody and Liam Pullen look forward to their moment in the spotlight

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Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump criticised after Crucible no-show

Shaun Murphy spoke out after seven-time World Champion O’Sullivan and world number one Trump did not attend the World Championship media day.

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Shaun Murphy criticises Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump’s conduct before World Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan and Judd Trump missed the curtain-raising event to launch this year’s Snooker World Championship at the Crucible Theatre

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Steve Davis pays emotional tribute to John Virgo at memorial service for snooker great

Snooker greats attended the service at Sheffield Cathedral on Thursday

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What time is Ronnie O’Sullivan playing at Snooker World Championship?

O’Sullivan head to Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre trying to win a record eighth world title

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World Snooker Championship 2026: Results, schedule and how to watch every match

Ronnie O’Sullivan, Zhao Xintong, Judd Trump and more are battling to lift the trophy at Sheffield’s iconic Crucible Theatre

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Ronnie O’Sullivan learns World Championship opponent ahead of bid for record-breaking eighth title

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Ronnie O’Sullivan to face Crucible debutant in fascinating World Snooker Championship draw

O’Sullivan starts his hunt for a record eighth world title against China’s He Guoqiang, who has beaten him twice in their three encounters

Evening Standard

Ronnie O'Sullivan learns first World Snooker Championship opponent in tricky test

‘The Rocket’ has lost two of three matches against his opening Crucible opponent

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Why Zhao Xintong is the man to finally break the ‘Crucible Curse’

WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP: No first-time winner has ever defended the World Snooker Championship title at the Crucible but the Chinese superstar is primed to make more history, writes Luke Baker

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Snooker prodigy, 15, moves step closer to historic World Championship spot

Michal Szubarczyk is just two wins away from becoming the youngest player to appear at the World Championship at the Crucible

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Barry Hearn: I let my heart rule my head to keep World Championship at Crucible

Hearn said he had “never” previously allowed sentiment to be such a big factor in his business dealings

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Snooker was right to keep the World Championship at the Crucible but now the real work begins

Comment: A long-term deal sees snooker’s most prestigious tournament stay in Sheffield, writes Luke Baker, but all eyes are now on the redevelopment project attached to the Crucible that will define its success

Evening Standard

Prime Minister helps to keep World Snooker Championship in Sheffield

A £45m deal to improve the Crucible Theatre has been agreed.

The Independent UK

World Championship to stay at Crucible until 2045 after £45m revamp deal struck

The event must temporarily relocate in 2029 and possibly 2030 while the redevelopment work is in progress.

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World Snooker Championship to stay at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre with long-term deal

The future of snooker’s most prestigious tournament was up in the air but the new deal keeps it in Sheffield until at least 2045, with renovations also planned for the Crucible

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Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record-smashing 153 break ‘up there among special moments’

O’Sullivan’s mark beat the previous record in a professional match of 148.

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