13 h. ago Mark Williams knows Ronnie O’Sullivan’s real feelings about him – 'Shouldn’t be allowed'

Mark Williams produced some valiant potting during his World Snooker Championship final defeat to Zhao Xintong, and Ronnie O'Sullivan's past comments prove it was no surprise

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15 h. ago 'You shouldn't be allowed' – Ronnie O'Sullivan's true thoughts on Mark Williams speak volumes

Mark Williams is now the oldest World Snooker Championship finalist, and Ronnie O’Sullivan hasn't shied away from praising the Welshman in the past

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16 h. ago Mark Williams' career earnings still way off Ronnie O'Sullivan's in snooker's wealth list

Mark Williams might have fallen just short of a record-equalling fourth World Snooker Championship title, but the Welshman still pocketed a cool £200,000 for his efforts

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38 h. ago Mark Williams disagrees with Ronnie O'Sullivan as huge Zhao Xintong claim made

World Championship runner-up Mark Williams is at odds with Ronnie O'Sullivan over the direction of snooker following Zhao Xintong's stunning Crucible success

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38 h. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? Snooker's 'new superstar' makes history as world champion after ban

Zhao brushes aside legends Mark Williams and Ronnie O’Sullivan in dominant Crucible triumph following 20-month suspension

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38 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan and snooker legends were 'getting battered' in £400 games

Mark Williams gave an insight into the tough life of a snooker player back in the day as he opened up on the difficult journey he and Ronnie O'Sullivan were forced to take

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39 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan and snooker legend 'got battered' while playing for £400

As one-third of snooker's illustrious Class of '92, Mark Williams delved into the arduous journey that he, John Higgins, and Ronnie O'Sullivan had when coming up in the sport

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61 h. ago Shaun Murphy's reason for blaming Mark Williams and Ronnie O'Sullivan over snooker failures

Shaun Murphy claimed that he and his fellow snooker professionals held the Class of 92 in such high regard that it impacted their own respective playing careers on the baize

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61 h. ago Mark Williams blamed by Shaun Murphy as snooker rival points finger for failures

Shaun Murphy has said that the Class of '92 may have had a negative impact on his snooker career, pointing fingers at Ronnie O'Sullivan, John Higgins, and Mark Williams

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4 d. ago Mark Williams beats Judd Trump to set up tantalising final with Zhao Xintong

Welshman hits four centuries in 17-14 win over world No 1Williams: ‘I can’t believe I’m in another final’Mark Williams produced a vintage performance to beat the world No 1, Judd Trump, and book his place in the final of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.Williams, 50, who is bidding to win his fourth title and become the oldest champion in tournament history, rolled back the years as he compiled four centuries and 10 breaks over 50 in a 17-14 victory at the Crucible. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago People are only just realising why snooker players tap their middle finger on the table

The 2025 World Snooker Championship is about to reach its climax – but have you ever wondered why the game's top stars tap their middle finger on the table when they're lining up a shot?

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5 d. ago Brilliant Zhao Xintong beats O’Sullivan with session to spare to reach final

Chinese sensation wins 17-7 after breathtaking displayWilliams hits back to level at 8-8 with TrumpZhao Xintong produced an amazing display of attacking snooker to knock out his hero, the seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan, with a session to spare and reach the final of the World Snooker Championship.O’Sullivan was left helpless to respond to the brilliance of the Chinese sensation who had come through four rounds of qualifying to reach the final stages at the Crucible. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Zhao reels off eight straight frames to leave O’Sullivan in huge Crucible hole

Chinese player goes 8-0 in second session of semi-finalTrump and Williams to resume in other last-four matchRonnie O’Sullivan’s mid-match change of tip backfired spectacularly as he was whitewashed by Zhao Xintong in the second session of their World Snooker Championship semi-final.O’Sullivan had the tip and ferrule on his cue changed overnight, having labelled it as “awful” before the last-four clash with Zhao at the Crucible. The seven-time champion had still emerged from the first session level at 4-4, but incredibly lost all eight frames on Friday morning as Zhao ruthlessly punished every missed pot and poor safety to move 12-4 ahead. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Mark Williams has been told his Ronnie O’Sullivan comment is 'nonsense' by Stephen Hendry

Mark Williams has once again played down his position among snooker's all-time greats like Ronnie O'Sullivan, a stance Stephen Hendry has previously been quick to shoot him down on

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5 d. ago Stephen Hendry thinks Mark Williams' claim about Ronnie O'Sullivan is 'nonsense'

Former snooker star Stephen Hendry will once again be left feeling Mark Williams is talking "nonsense" after the Welshman claimed he wasn't as talented as Ronnie O'Sullivan or John Higgins

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5 d. ago Mark Williams shows true colours as 'sick of it' Ronnie O'Sullivan 'should be upset'

Mark Williams is through to the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship after beating John Higgins in a Crucible classic, but he's not a fan of the 'Class of '92' tag

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6 d. ago Judd Trump leads Mark Williams with O’Sullivan held in World Snooker semis

Trump gains 5-3 advantage after error-strewn sessionSeven-time champion and Zhao Xintong level at 4-4Judd Trump punished a series of costly errors from Mark Williams to build a 5-3 lead while Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong are level at 4-4, as the World Snooker Championship semi-finals got under way at the Crucible.After an intriguing afternoon session between the seven-time champion and the young Chinese pretender, things started slowly in the evening. A tense opening to the match was filled with mistakes and a missed routine black by Williams in the eighth frame enabled Trump to establish a healthy overnight advantage. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong level after gripping start to semi

Seven-time champion and Chinese stand at 4-4Zhao takes early lead before O’Sullivan hits backThe seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan and first-time semi-finalist Zhao Xintong shared the spoils in a gripping opening session at the Crucible, tying 4-4 as they fight for a spot in the World Snooker Championship final.O’Sullivan’s pedigree and experience on the big stage did not deter Zhao, who took a 2-0 lead and then finished impressively with a break of 86 – the highest of the match to date – to leave things all square after the initial leg of their best-of-33 frames contest. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Mark Williams accused Ronnie O'Sullivan of disrespect and said he's 'nothing' like rival

Mark Williams and Ronnie O'Sullivan, who could meet in the World Snooker Championship final, have great respect for each other despite the occasional disagreement

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6 d. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan fears World Championship star would punish him in harsh admission

Ronnie O'Sullivan will face Judd Trump or Mark Williams in the final of the World Snooker Championship if he can beat Zhao Xintong in the semis

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