Rocket Fails to Soar in Belfast Return

Rocket fails to soar in Belfast return

Ronnie O'Sullivan's return to Belfast ended in defeat as he was beaten 4-3 by Cheung Ka Wai this afternoon at the Waterfront Hall.

Ronnie O’Sullivan stunned by qualifier Cheung Ka Wai in Northern Ireland Open

O’Sullivan was playing his first match in the UK since his 13-12 second-round defeat to John Higgins at the World Championship in April.

Northern Ireland Open: Carnage for top seeds in string of Belfast upsets

It was a day of shocks as the Northern Ireland Open got underway on Sunday, with five of the world's top 16 falling at their first hurdles in Belfast.

Snooker star savaged after mistake at Northern Ireland Open - 'Not a good look'

Huang Jiahao made a nightmare start on day one of the Northern Ireland Open.

Northern Ireland Open: Jack Lisowski starts defence of title with 4-1 win over Huang Jiahao

Reigning champion Jack Lisowski begins his defence of the Northern Ireland Open with a 4-1 victory over Huang Jiahao in Belfast, but Mark Selby makes a surprise first-round exit.

Big names fall in punishing opening day for top 16 in Belfast

An incredible first day at the 2026 Northern Ireland Open saw every top 16 player in action suffer a first-round defeat. Following what felt like a long two-week gap on the calendar, there was plenty of excitement ahead of the 2026/27 season’s seventh ranking event. But most of the marquee[Read More...]