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Francisco Sanchez Ruiz's title defense as World Pool Champion came to a devastating end at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal City Sports Hall in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In partnership with the Saudi Arabian Billiard & Snooker Federation (SABSF) and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sport, the crown jewel of the World Nineball Tour will be available through leading global broadcasters, including S...

Albin Ouschan faced an upset exit, while Ruiz, Van Boening, and Filler advanced to the Last 64 of the World Pool Championship at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal City Sports Hall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from 3-8 June. In partnership with the Saudi Arabian Billiard & Snooker Federation (SABSF) and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sport, the crown jewel of the World Nineball Tour will be available throug...

Former World Pool Champion Carlo Biado faced a shock elimination in the early stages of the World Pool Championship at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal City Sports Hall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from 3-8 June. In partnership with the Saudi Arabian Billiard & Snooker Federation (SABSF) and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sport, the crown jewel of the World Nineball Tour will be available through leading ...

Francisco Sanchez Ruiz got off to the perfect start as he began the defense of his World Pool Championship title at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal City Sports Hall, Jeddah, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 3-8 June. In partnership with the Saudi Arabian Billiard & Snooker Federation (SABSF) and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sport, the crown jewel of the World Nineball Tour will be available through lead...

The 2024 World Pool Championship, the crown jewel of the World Nineball Tour, will take place at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal City Sports Hall in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 3 to 8 June. In partnership with the Saudi Arabian Billiard & Snooker Federation (SABSF) and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sport, this grand billiards tournament marks a significant milestone in the history of the WNT w...

Pakistan’s Haris Tahir and India’s Kreishh Gurbaxani prevailed on the final day of Asia/Oceania Q School to earn two year cards for the World Snooker Tour. Tahir was up against China’s Lan Yuhao in his final match and he showed no signs of nerves early on, firing in a break of 67 to move 1-0 ahead. Lan dug deep and crafted a run of 69 on his way to moving 2-1 ahead. However, Tahir claimed the last three on the bounce to clinch a momentous 4-2 victory. “I am totally speechless. This means...

Over 50 hours of the prestigious World Pool Championship will be showcased live worldwide from June 3-8, available through leading global broadcasters, including Sky Sports, SSC, Shahid VIP Sports, MENA, and DAZN. The tournament kicks off with defending champion and World Nineball Tour No. 1, Francisco Sanchez Ruiz facing Waleed Albalkhi from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 7pm local time/5PM BST UK t...

• The ‘Crown Jewel’ of the World Nineball Tour runs from June 3-8 • 128 players vying for historic glory at the Green Halls with record-breaking prize pool and sport’s most prestigious title at stake • Showcased live around the world through leading global broadcasters, including Sky Sports, SSC, Shahid VIP Sports, MENA, and DAZN. • Buy spectators tickets to catch the action here. • Saudi Arabia to host World Pool Championship for the next 10 years in partnership with SABSF, Ministry of...

In my new feature, 'Taom Time,' I talk to Taom Pro Team members about how they got into the game and their equipment. I also get some great tips on how you can improve your game and get to know the person behind the cue. In episode one, I speak with coach, snooker, and pool player Vilius Schulte from Lithuania. "> Taom Time with Mark White & Vilius Shulte YouTube Link L0NfZ-TBjIg This article firs...

The draw has been made for the 2024 World Pool Championship, in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia June 3-8, with the top 128 players from across the globe set to compete for a share of $1,000,000. BUY SPECTATOR TICKETS HERE Defending champion and World Nineball Tour No. 1, Francisco Sanchez Ruiz, kicks off day one with a match against Waleed Albalkhi from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 7 pm local time....

Farakh Ajaib, Antoni Kowalski, Mitchell Mann and Chris Totten came through the final round of Q School event two in Leicester to earn two-year cards on the World Snooker Tour. Former professional Ajaib booked his return to the circuit with a 4-1 victory against talented Ukrainian Iulian Boiko. The ex butcher from Accrington first became a snooker professional in 2020, when he came through Q School. However, he was relegated in 2023. Ajaib’s initial stint on the tour was highlighted by a...

Hey, Pool friends, fans, and players! The Hot New Issue of SPM Billiards Magazine is out, featuring The Angel of Billiards, Jackie Karol! Lots of great Instructional articles and so much more! Check it out Now! A Hot New Issue of SPM Billiards Magazine! Lots of great reading to help you improve your game of pool! The Angel of Billiards has made the cover of our 46 issue! You can read all about Jac...

The World Nineball Tour are delighted to announce the inaugural Saudi Junior Championship, set to run alongside the 2024 World Pool Championship from June 3-7 at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal City Sports Hall, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. BUY SPECTATOR TICKETS HERE WATCH THE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL HERE For the first time in the history of the World Pool Championship, the Junior Championship will se...

On the afternoon of May 28, the press conference for the 2024 World Snooker Xi’an Grand Prix was held at Xi’an SKP Center. Renowned snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan, along with over 200 people including representatives from more than 70 brands, guests, fans, and media reporters, witnessed the press conference of this international event in Xi’an. This event was hosted by Shaanxi Tourism Gr...

Hayden Pinhey finally overcame the last Q School hurdle to beat Northern Irishman Gerard Greene 4-1 and gain his professional status for the first time. England’s Pinhey has previously suffered four defeats in the final round of Q School. However, success in the last round of 2024’s event one in Leicester has seen him finally break through and gain a two-year card on the World Snooker Tour. Pi...

Thailand’s Sunny Akani and Malaysia’s Kok Leong Lim claimed victories at Asia/Oceania Q School event one in Bangkok to secure two-year cards on the World Snooker Tour. Akani is a familiar face on the professional circuit, having reached two ranking event quarter-finals on his previous spell on tour. The 28-year-old originally turned professional in 2015 and competed for seven years, before suf...

David Causier defeated Robert Hall 619-451 in the final of the Jersey Open to win his fifth World Billiards ranking event title of the year. Results The 50-year-old Englishman continued his fine form from last month’s double-header in Ireland, where he lifted both the Irish Open and World Matchplay titles, to secure further success at the Jersey Mechanics Institute in St Helier. Last held in 202...

Hong Kong China’s Ng On Yee has defeated Mink Nutcharut 4-1 to win the Landywood British Open for the first time in her career at the Landywood Snooker Club. View the final results and standings The 33-year-old came out on top following a day which also included impressive victories against former world champions Baipat Siripaporn and Reanne Evans, as well as three-time UK Championship winner Te...

The World Nineball Tour is delighted to confirm the top 100 ranked players qualified to play in the crown jewel of WNT, the World Pool Championship in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland. BUY SPECTATOR TICKETS HERE The thrilling final of the 2024 UK Open Pool Championship cemented the top 100 WNT-ranked professionals gearing up for the World Pool Championship in t...

A number of national championships have taken place in recent weeks and in this month’s WPBSA international round-up we highlight six events that have been held across the globe in May. Northern Ireland Photo: NIBSA Darren Dornan defeated Ryan McQuillan 10-5 to win the Northern Ireland Amateur Championship for the first time in his career. Dornan, who reached the final of the national championsh...