Northern Ireland's Mark Allen says he is taking inspiration from compatriot Rory McIlroy's dramatic Masters win as he targets a first World Snooker Championship success at the Crucible Theatre in ...

The Antrim man, who started the season just ended at number one, is one place ahead of new world champion Zhao Xintong ...

John Higgins has been in superb form despite his recent exit from the 2025 World Snooker Championship following a nail-biting showdown with Mark Williams.

Matthew Selt, a contentious figure in the world of professional snooker, has been ousted from his role as vice-chairman of ...

Allen will open his tournament on Sunday against Fan Zhengyi (2.30pm start) with the memory of McIlroy’s milestone Masters triumph last weekend part of his preparations. Having won two-thirds of ...

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen makes an "incredible" 147 break but loses to England's Chris Wakelin in an absorbing World Championship second-round match.

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen is so determined for Crucible glory that he's pushing himself through the pain barrier. The Pistol needs a World Championship title to complete a career grand slam, ...

meaning he has now made maximums at all Triple Crown events - the Masters, UK Championship and World Championship. Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry said on commentary: "Mark Allen ...

Mark Allen hopes to follow the example of Rory McIlroy ... he is taking inspiration from compatriot Rory McIlroy's dramatic Masters win as he targets a first World Snooker Championship success ...