3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan is BOOED by angry snooker fans at the Scottish Open after making last-minute withdrawal

Ronnie O'Sullivan's absence at the Scottish Open was met by a chorus of furious boos from supporters after the snooker icon decided to withdraw from the competition at the last minute. O'Sullivan has already missed the British Open, Wuhan Open, and Northern Ireland Open during the current campaign and previously pulled out of the Scottish Open again last year. Ronnie O'Sullivan's absence at the Scottish Open was met by a chorus of furious boos from supporters The 49-year-old was set to appear in a first-round opening match on Tuesday evening O'Sullivan will miss the chance to claim the £100,000 prize money on offer at the Scottish Open, but will feature at next week's 12-man Riyadh Season Snooker Championship that gives players a chance at banking over £700k. O'Sullivan will miss the chance to claim the £100,000 prize money on offer at the Scottish Open 'He's an absolute disgrace for doing this hours before he was meant to play.

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan issues apology for pulling out of four recent events as snooker great says he's trying to 'prioritise health and wellbeing'

Daily Mail

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has apologised to fans after withdrawing from another high-profile tournament. Taking to X, O'Sullivan wrote: 'I realise plenty of people who bought tickets to some recent snooker events will have been frustrated when I withdrew, so I just wanted to say sorry to those of you who’ve been disappointed with me having to pull out …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out of the Masters at short notice with replacement named

The Independent

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan's MELTDOWN: Fuming snooker legend pulls out of event and throws his cue in the BIN after string of bizarre antics in a rage

Daily Mail

He apologised for one of his antics during his 3-2 defeat by Robert Milkins Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Championship League following a series of bizarre antics during a defeat in his penultimate group match. O'Sullivan returned to the Leicester Arena on Thursday morning for a clash against Robert Milkins but suffered the same result as most of his …

5 months, 1 week ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls out of ANOTHER big snooker event with a mystery 'medical issue', weeks after he hinted he could quit the sport at 48

Daily Mail

The 48-year-old world legend has previously threatened to quit the sport The snooker icon has pulled out of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Northern Ireland Open on the opening day of the competition, citing unknown medical reasons for his absence. O'Sullivan, 48, hasn't featured in a competitive fixture since crashing out of the …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan gives snooker retirement update and sets World Championship target

The Independent

6 months, 1 week ago

He Guoqiang stuns Ronnie O’Sullivan again at English Open

The Independent

8 months, 1 week ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan claims he could quit snooker for challenge to conquer new sport

The Independent

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan casts doubt over playing future tournaments in Britain

The Independent

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Referee dispute and ‘doorgate’: How Ronnie O’Sullivan’s chaotic World Snooker Championship unravelled

The Independent

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan claims some refs have it in for him during his Crucible defeat

The Independent

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan shows ‘unbelievable’ sportsmanship in incident at World Snooker Championship

The Independent

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan crashes out of World Snooker Championship in quarter-finals

The Independent

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Stuart Bingham locked together early in World Championship quarter-final

The Independent

10 months, 4 weeks ago

The financial rewards of a breakaway snooker tour appeal to Ronnie O’Sullivan

The Independent

11 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan: I’d walk away from snooker if I felt under-valued

The Independent

11 months ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan insists he is NOT snooker's GOAT, as the seven-time world champion names two players ahead of him in the debate

Daily Mail

Ronnie O'Sullivan believes he is not the greatest player to ever pick up a snooker cue. O'Sullivan, 48, is a seven-time world champion, and is considered by many to be the biggest talent the sport has seen thanks to his incredible break-building and ability to play with both hands. But O'Sullivan, who is aiming for an eighth world crown at …

11 months, 1 week ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Luca Brecel face tricky opening matches at World Snooker Championship

The Independent

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan reveals crucial change he’s made after ‘driving himself mad’

The Independent

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan v Ali Carter LIVE: Snooker Tour Championship score and updates from grudge match

The Independent

✕ Close Ronnie O’Sullivan reveals he was 'on phone to Samaritans' at snooker world championships The bitter rivalry between Ronnie O’Sullivan and Ali Carter resumed this afternoon as the two Essex snooker stars clashed in the Tour Championship quarter-finals in Manchester. O’Sullivan came from 6-3 down to win an eighth Masters crown at Alexandra Palace but Carter was furious with …

1 year, 1 month ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan announces he's 'on STRIKE' from going for snooker's 147 maximum score breaks - because the £40,000 prize money isn't worth it

Daily Mail

O'Sullivan previously refused to complete a 147 at the Welsh Open over the issue Ronnie O'Sullivan has claimed that he's going 'on strike' from 147 breaks until snooker chiefs increase the prize money. Ronnie O'Sullivan has claimed that he's going 'on strike' from 147 breaks until snooker chiefs increase the prize money O'Sullivan was on punditry as Gary Wilson hit …

1 year, 1 month ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from Welsh Open due to anxiety

The Independent

1 year, 2 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan qualifies for China trip as foot injury lingers

The Independent

1 year, 2 months ago

‘Mind-boggling’ Ronnie O’Sullivan races to World Grand Prix win over Ding Junhui

The Independent

1 year, 2 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan calls out younger players for being unable to beat him after cruising into Masters final

The Independent

1 year, 2 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan criticises ‘disgusting’ Alexandra Palace venue before Masters semi-final

The Independent

1 year, 3 months ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan is SLAMMED as 'disrespectful' by opponent after withdrawing from the Scottish Open - just hours before his opening match against the 19-year-old

Daily Mail

Ronnie O'Sullivan has been accused of 'disrespect' by the player whose dreams of facing the world No 1 were dashed at the Scottish Open in Edinburgh on Monday. The seven-time world champion withdrew from the event citing medical reasons just hours before he was scheduled to face 19-year-old Liam Graham in a first round match. Ronnie O'Sullivan has been accused …

1 year, 3 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan accused of ‘disrespect’ after Scottish Open withdrawal

The Independent

1 year, 3 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from Scottish Open due to medical reasons

The Independent

1 year, 3 months ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls out of the Scottish Open just hours before his opening round match due to 'medical reasons'

Daily Mail

World No1 Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of the Scottish Open for 'medical reasons'. O'Sullivan was due to face Liam Cameron in the opening round later today, but will no longer compete in the Edinburgh event. O'Sullivan's decision to withdraw from the tournament comes just over a week after he won a record eighth UK Championship by beating China's Ding …

1 year, 3 months ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan delights snooker fan in York as he is spotted waiting for a bus while smoking a cigarette - two days before he scooped £250,000 prize after becoming oldest-ever winner of the UK cham

Daily Mail

The latest win was the 47-year-old's 40th ranking title in his illustrious career Ronnie O'Sullivan made one snooker fan's day when he was spotted at a bus stop in York just before claiming his record-extending eighth UK Championship on Sunday. O'Sullivan came through the contest against Ding Junhui 10-7 which also earned him his 22th Triple Crown triumph and a …

1 year, 3 months ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan takes fresh swipe at World Snooker Tour and claims they want him to quit over row despite his record-extending eighth UK Championship triumph

Daily Mail

Ronnie O’Sullivan claims the World Snooker Tour want him to hand in his ‘resignation’ - despite having just become the oldest major champion in the history of the sport. When asked how long he intended to keep competing on the tour, the world No 1 replied: ‘As long as they want me to keep playing, I’ll play. Ronnie O’Sullivan won …

1 year, 3 months ago

REVEALED: Ronnie O'Sullivan's plans to celebrate becoming the oldest-ever UK Snooker Championship winner at 47... and it's a far cry from drink and drugs he used to rely on!

Daily Mail

Ronnie O'Sullivan has revealed his unusual plans to celebrate becoming the oldest-ever UK Snooker Championship winner at the age of 47. Thirty years after he was crowned the winner of the same tournament at the age of 17, O'Sullivan has won his 40th ranking title and a record-extending eighth UK Championship trophy. But, after his win yesterday the 47-year-old said …

1 year, 3 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan gets ‘more of a buzz from breakfast’ than winning UK Championship

The Independent

1 year, 3 months ago

Ding Juhui fights back in opening session of final against Ronnie O’Sullivan

The Independent

1 year, 3 months ago

Ding Junhui beats Judd Trump to set up UK final showdown with Ronnie O’Sullivan

The Independent

1 year, 3 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan out to ‘ruin careers’ of trophy rivals after reaching UK Snooker Championship final

The Independent

1 year, 3 months ago

Hossein Vafaei vows no repeat of ‘crazy’ break-off in Ronnie O’Sullivan rematch

The Independent

1 year, 3 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan LIVE: UK Snooker Championship result and reaction as O’Sullivan beats Zhou Yuelong in deciding frame

The Independent

✕ Close Ronnie O’Sullivan reveals he was 'on phone to Samaritans' at snooker world championships Ronnie O’Sullivan returned to action at the UK Snooker Championship with a dramatic win to book his place in the semi-finals at the York Barbican. O’Sullivan is bidding for an eighth UK Championship crown this week but for the second round in a row needed …

1 year, 3 months ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan claims he was asked to 'consider his future' by snooker's governing body, as seven-time world champion insists he 'can't fit in with the organisation'

Daily Mail

Ronnie O'Sullivan has claimed that, in a recent letter, snooker's governing body asked him 'to consider' his future in the sport. The seven-time world champion recently became embroiled in a verbal battle with the World Snooker Tour after they threatened five players with legal action if they took part in a non-sanctioned event in Macau. Ronnie O'Sullivan claimed that, in …

1 year, 3 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan advances at UK Championship after winning six straight frames against

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan is the UK’s greatest sportsman – his Amazon Prime documentary shows he is also the most honest

The Independent

There is a scene in Edge of Everything, the new documentary about Ronnie O’Sullivan, that provides as sharp an analysis as you will ever see of the pressures of top level sport. Ever since Netflix sold a gazillion subscriptions on the back of Michael Jordan’s documentary The Last Dance, there has been an arms race among streaming services to secure …

1 year, 4 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan threatens to quit in row with snooker chiefs

The Hindu

Ronnie O’Sullivan has warned he will quit snooker if he is restricted from playing non-tour events in China, saying his career is at a “crossroads”. Seven-time world champion O’Sullivan and other UK-based players are contracted to play in WST tournaments and could face sanctions if they miss events. “If I can’t go and do what I need to do, which …

1 year, 4 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes quit threat over China with snooker at a ‘crossroads’

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

‘Drained and stressed’ Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from Champion of Champions

The Independent

1 year, 5 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan beats Ken Doherty to keep hold of his world number one ranking

The Independent

1 year, 11 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan knocked out of World Championship by ‘phenomenal’ Luca Brecel

The Independent

1 year, 11 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan closes in on a place in World Championship semi-finals

The Independent

1 year, 11 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan grudge match ends in hug after crushing win

The Independent

1 year, 11 months ago

Ronnie O’Sullivan set for feisty match with World Snooker Championship rival Hossein Vafaei

The Independent

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Michael O'Sullivan was blessed with a rare talent and had a huge future in racing after absorbing the wisdom of giants, writes DOMINIC KING after the jockey's tragic death aged 24

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