Ronnie O’Sullivan started with a rare Crucible misstep but still emerged with a 7-2 lead after the opening session of his first-round match against China’s He Guoqiang at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
The 2026 World Snooker Championship is under way, as Ronnie O’Sullivan bids for a record-breaking eighth world title and Zhao Xintong attempts to defend his crown.
Snooker 15/04/26 7:00amA snooker genius - The good, the bad and the ugly of Ronnie O'Sullivan
He is the most decorated snooker player in the history of the game and fans' favourite, yet Ronnie O'Sullivan, like other legendary sportspeople, seeks ultimate perfection.
Snooker 17/04/26 6:04pmMurphy criticises O'Sullivan and Trump after Crucible no-show
Shaun Murphy has criticised Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump after the duo skipped the official media day on the eve of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has been drawn to face Chinese debutant He Guoqiang as he attempts to win a record eighth World Snooker Championship title at The Crucible.
Michal Szubarczyk became the youngest winner of a World Snooker Championship match in the first qualifying round.
World Snooker Championship, 2026 25/03/26 7:00amSelby hopes World Championship stays in UK when Crucible is being refurbished
Mark Selby says he would like to see the World Snooker Championship stay in the UK when the Crucible is being refurbished.
Snooker 24/03/26 1:00pmSnooker World Championship to stay at Crucible until 2045
Snooker World Championship is set to stay at the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield until 2045 with venue also set to benefit from a major refurbishment after 2028.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has revealed he was "probably" not going to enter this year's World Snooker Championship prior to his impressive run to Sunday's final at the World Open.
Ronnie O'Sullivan suffered a 10-7 defeat to Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in a scintillating World Open final, in which Un-Nooh hit a 147 break in the penultimate frame.
Ronnie O'Sullivan made the highest break in professional snooker by hitting a 153 at the World Open in China.
After a record-equalling seven world titles, Ronnie O'Sullivan will be making his debut on the senior world stage in May.
Snooker 05/02/26 1:19pmO'Sullivan beaten by Guodong at World Grand Prix
Ronnie O'Sullivan bowed out of the World Grand Prix after losing 5-3 to world No 10 Xiao Guodong in the round of 16.
Snooker 04/02/26 9:36amSnooker great John Virgo dies aged 79
Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.
Full results of the 2026 edition of snooker's Masters as Kyren Wilson beat John Higgins 10-6 in the final.
Kyren Wilson captured the Masters title for the first time on Sunday, beating John Higgins 10-6 in the final at Alexandra Palace.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of the Masters on medical grounds for the second year in a row.
Mark Selby withstood a brave fightback from world No 1 Judd Trump to clinch the third UK Championship title of his career at the Barbican Centre in York.
Defending champion Judd Trump was beaten by Mark Selby in the final of the 2025 UK Championship in York.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has been knocked out of the UK Championship in the first round following a 6-4 defeat to China's Zhou Yuelong on Tuesday at the York Barbican.
