Talking Snooker

A marquee episode of Talking Snooker for you. Phil and Nick have been joined by a bonafide great in John Higgins. We knew this would be good, but it genuinely surpassed all our expectations and we can't wait to hear what you think. open.spotify.com/episode/41Jcgk… #TalkingSnooker

A quartet of drubbings today finished off by Judd Trump 5-1 Hossein Vafaei and Thepchaiya Un-Nooh 5-1 Gary Wilson. Semis tomorrow look real, real nice. 6am: O'Sullivan vs Wu 11.30am: Trump vs Un-Nooh

Ronnie O’Sullivan still ‘not feeling great’ despite making snooker history with 153 break at World Open trib.al/6gLF5zH

If you're flicking the snooker on this morning a bit bleary-eyed, that's not an error. Ronnie O'Sullivan made the highest break ever in the opening frame. 153. The Rocket is still making history at 50.

There'll be no Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Tour Championship, so say WST. He's not entered and the deadline to do so was today.

The Big Sunday Debate Ronnie O'Sullivan has only played four matches this year. Ahead of his return in Yushan, I ask this simple question: Can he really win the world title at the Crucible? A new @SLSport_ column for you: sportinglife.com/snooker/news/s… #Snooker

Strong numbers for the Talking Snooker podcast today - @philhaigh_ and I appreciate you tuning in for our World Open preview. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tal… The new episode is also now available on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=V1h9id… #TalkingSnooker

Talking Snooker is back and we're looking ahead to the World Open in Yushan. Lots more besides here, including news from the European Championship. Please do join us - the episode is available across the podcast world, including Apple. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tal… #TalkingSnooker

Before some big football and the final day of the Six Nations, why not treat yourself to some snooker listening. The famous @TalkingSnooker podcast is back on the air, as Phil and I look ahead to the World Open. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tal… #TalkingSnooker

Treat yourself to a rare Saturday morning @TalkingSnooker. We have a look at the World Open, starting Monday and all the Euros action en España. open.spotify.com/episode/6nZSsL…

The World Open is on the way and the podcast returns this weekend to look ahead to the tournament. In the meantime, we’d really appreciate good ratings and reviews for Talking Snooker on your favourite podcast provider, particularly if you listen via Apple.

World Open draw loses three more as Chris Wakelin, Stephen Maguire and Dave Gilbert withdraw. Byes to the last 32 for Xu Si, Matt Selt and Artemijs Zizins. Could be big for Zizins in tour survival scrap. wst.tv/news/2026/marc…

@Nick_Metcalfe @TalkingSnooker She has been a great front woman for the triple crown events, loves her snooker, always enjoy the chat between frames. A class act, does her homework, she was just as studious at the Winter Olympics. Well deserved.

Mark Selby and Barry Hawkins withdraw from the World Open. Good news for Michael Holt and Ian Burns who get byes to the last 32. Both in the same quarter of the draw, as it happens, so that section opens up a fair bit. wst.tv/news/2026/marc…

The peerless Hazel Irvine received her MBE at Windsor Castle today. Irvine has established herself as one of the best sports presenters we’ve ever known over the last four decades. We welcomed Hazel to @TalkingSnooker in 2022 and it was a joy. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tal… Pic: PA

The podcast will return later this week, and will include a preview of the World Open. All the rest of the snooker news to come too when Phil and Nick are back on the air, and we hope to have you for company. #TalkingSnooker

Sport this week will rightly be dominated by Cheltenham. When we're saying farewell to the Festival, I'll return with snooker: *A new @SLSport_ column, when I'll focus on a promising newcomer called Ronnie O'Sullivan *Phil and I will preview the World Open on @TalkingSnooker

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Anton Kazakov back on tour after beating Riley Powell 5-3 in the European Under-21 final. Didn't make much impression in his 2 years on tour before, but looked strong this week. Still only 21. Polish champs at U-16s & U-18s and Ukrainian winners at U-21s & WSF Junior in January