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Robbie Capito launched his UK Open title defence in emphatic fashion, powering through two opening-day victories to continue his run in the Winners' Qualification round at the 2025 UK Open Pool Championship. This article first appeared on SPM Billiards Magazine - Click here to visit site..

Matchroom Multi Sport is delighted to announce that Onboard Sportswear has extended its partnership as the Official Clothing & Merchandise Partner of the World Nineball Tour for a further year, with the new agreement running until 1st January 2026. This article first appeared on SPM Billiards Magazine - Click here to visit site..

Zhao Xintong registered a seismic moment in snooker history as he became the first Chinese player to conquer the Crucible, beating Mark Williams 18-12 in the final of the Halo World Championship. In a final which was one-sided until a rousing finish, 28-year-old Zhao surged into a 7-1 advantage in the opening session and went on to lead 11-6 and 17-8 at the end of the next two sessions. Williams threatened an all-time unique fight-back when he recovered to 17-12, but Zhao eventually...

The World Nineball Tour is thrilled to announce that entries are now open for the next two stops on the 2025 Junior Open calendar – the Florida Junior Open, set to take place from August 8-9 at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, and the return of the SVB Junior Open from August 21-22 alongside the US Open Pool Championship, at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This article first appeared on SPM Billiards Magazine - Click here to visit site..

The world’s most prestigious pool event, the Mosconi Cup, will return to the iconic Alexandra Palace in London from 3-6 December 2025. Team Europe will look to defend their title against Team USA in front of an electric home crowd, with the action broadcast live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. This article first appeared on SPM Billiards Magazine - Click here to visit site..

The fourth edition of the spectacular UK Open Pool Championship will return to the Telford International Centre, Telford, England, from 6-11 May 2025, broadcast live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom & Ireland. This article first appeared on SPM Billiards Magazine - Click here to visit site..

The draw has been confirmed for the 2025 UK Open Pool Championship, which returns to the Telford International Centre, Telford, United Kingdom, from 6–11 May. This article first appeared on SPM Billiards Magazine - Click here to visit site..

The UK’s premier professional pool tournament returns for its fourth and biggest edition yet! The UK Open Pool Championship heads back to the heart of England at the Telford International Centre from 6–11 May 2025. This article first appeared on SPM Billiards Magazine - Click here to visit site..

World Women’s Snooker Day took place yesterday in the Sheffield Winter Garden Cue Zone during the Halo World Snooker Championship. The annual event saw players from the World Women’s Snooker (WWS) Tour help raise awareness of women’s snooker and the opportunities available for women to pick up a cue and play our sport competitively at all levels. The day also celebrated 10 years since the WW...

World Disability Billiards & Snooker (WDBS) is delighted to announce that snooker will be included at the 2025 World Abilitysport Games in Jakarta, Indonesia this September. This marks the second time that snooker will be part of the biennial multi-sport event for people with physical disabilities. The 2023 World Abilitysport Games was staged in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand and saw snooker feature ...

Former world champion Ken Doherty and ex-Minister of Sport Richard Caborn were headline speakers at the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association’s (WPBSA) annual coaching seminar held on Friday evening in Sheffield. Hosted at the Leonardo Hotel in Sheffield during the 2025 Halo World Snooker Championship, the seminar was attended by WPBSA coaches who have qualified across the three l...

For the second time in his career, Judd Trump crossed the 100 century barrier in a single season and secured a massive £100,000 bonus in the process. The Ace in the Pack is one of only two players to achieve the feat. Neil Robertson was the first ever player to cross the barrier, with 103 in the 13/14 season, when he made the landmark hundred break against Trump himself. Trump made 102 centuries in the 19/20 campaign. The bonus was announced at the start of the season, with the first...

This month, SPM Billiards Magazine Issue 54 focuses on McDermott Cue, who celebrates their 50th Anniversary, with an interview with Jayme Cernicka. We also have pulled together a best of the best from the best, Mark White. Check it out! This article first appeared on SPM Billiards Magazine - Click here to visit site..

World Disability Snooker Day was staged on Wednesday 23 April in Sheffield during the 2025 Halo World Snooker Championship. The annual occasion celebrated the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the formation of the World Disability Billiards & Snooker (WDBS) Tour, with a range of activities taking place on the day to raise awareness of disability snooker and the WDBS’ goal of restoring snooker to t...

Mark Allen fired in a spectacular 147 during his second round clash with Chris Wakelin at the Halo World Championship. The Northern Irishman was fighting against the tide in the face of a stunning display from Wakelin, which saw him lead 10-2. However, Allen went all out for the perfect break in the 13th frame, depositing several improbable shots to keep the run going. Allen is now in line for a £45,000 payout. There’s a £40,000 bonus for a maximum at the Crucible and he’s now tied with...

All-time legend Jimmy White and Hong Kong’s greatest player Marco Fu have both been awarded an invitational tour card for the next two seasons on the World Snooker Tour. Both players have made outstanding contributions to the sport for many years. White has won ten ranking titles as well as the Masters, and has reached the final at the Crucible six times. Fu is a three-time ranking event winner and has played a key role in spreading the popularity of snooker in Hong Kong and throughout...

Alfie Burden defeated Matthew Ford 4-3 in the Golden Ticket Play-Off to secure the final place at the 2025 JenningsBet World Seniors Snooker Championship. Results The 48-year-old Englishman will face Jimmy White at the Crucible Theatre in a repeat of the 2023 World Seniors Snooker Championship final after coming through a field of 16 players in Reading last weekend. The Play-Off line-up was made u...

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