Snooker

Stay updated with snooker news, tournament results, player rankings and clear insight from the biggest events on the professional tour.

If you are new to the sport, read Snooker Rules Explained for a simple guide to frames, fouls, scoring, breaks and safety play.

You can also follow the money and ranking picture through our guides to the Snooker Prize Money List, World Snooker Championship Prize Money and Maximum Break in Snooker.

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How Does the World Snooker Championship Format Work?

Alan Jones 12 mins read

World Snooker Championship format explained in simple terms. Learn how qualifying works, how many frames each round uses, and why the Crucible…

Snooker Rules Explained: How Frames, Fouls, Points and Breaks Work

Alan Jones 13 mins read

Snooker rules explained in simple terms. Learn how frames work, what each ball is worth, how fouls are scored, what a free…

World Snooker Championship Prize Money Guide 2026: Full Crucible Payouts Explained

Adam Davis 8 mins read

Here is the full World Snooker Championship prize money guide for 2026, including the winner’s cheque, round-by-round payouts, 147 bonuses, and what…

Ronnie O’Sullivan: How The Rocket Became Snooker’s Greatest Player

Adam Davis 11 mins read

Ronnie O'Sullivan’s history is the story of rare talent, huge records and lasting influence. Here is how The Rocket became snooker’s greatest…

Maximum Break: What It Really Takes to Make Snooker History

Adam Davis 10 mins read

A maximum break needs more than potting skill. It demands control, planning, nerve and stamina to turn 36 perfect shots into snooker’s…

Snooker Prize Money List: The Simple Guide to Rankings

Adam Davis 8 mins read

Track the snooker prize money list with confidence. Learn what counts, how rankings roll, and why one big win can change seedings,…

The World’s Best 16 Face Off in Snooker’s Masters

Philip Taylor 9 mins read

Get ready for the 2026 Masters Snooker with a comprehensive rundown of the competitors, their rankings, and their chances to claim victory.

Outstanding Selby Defeats Trump to Claim UK Hat-Trick

Philip Taylor 3 mins read

Explore the dramatic UK Championship final, where Selby defeated Trump 10-8, showcasing resilience and skill in a rollercoaster snooker contest.

Wu Yize Threatens to Be Snooker’s New Superstar

Philip Taylor 4 mins read

Explore the Wu Yize journey from early promise to becoming a top player, highlighting his breakthrough performances and prospects.

The Crucible Theatre: History of Snooker’s Greatest Venue

Adam Davis 4 mins read

Discover the history of The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, home of the Snooker World Championship since 1977. Explore its legacy, iconic moments,…

Top 10 Greatest Snooker Players of All Time

James Franklin 4 mins read

Discover the top 10 greatest snooker players of all time, including Ronnie O’Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis, and more: full history, stats,…

Top Irish Snooker Players to Watch

James Franklin 7 mins read

Irish snooker is once again on the rise with at least two young players set to feature in the 2025/6 World Snooker…

Ray Reardon: The Snooker Legend Who Changed the Game

James Franklin 3 mins read

Ray Reardon is one of snooker's greatest names. Born in Wales in 1932, he became a six-time world snooker champion. Many fans…

Cliff Thorburn: The Canadian Snooker Legend Who Made History

Billy Reid 3 mins read

Cliff Thorburn is one of the greatest snooker players of all time. He was the first non-British player to win the World…

Snooker Pro Mark King Banned For Match-Fixing

Rhys James 2 mins read

Professional Snooker player Mark King has been handed a ban for match-fixing. The news comes after Snooker's governing body, the WBPSA, issued…

World Snooker Championship – Who Will Be The Crucible King?

Rob Norcup 15 mins read

With Qualifying over, the final 32 players and opening 1st Round matches are now known and confirmed. The Crucible excitement now begins…