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'Mr Poombastic' – Dechawat Poomjaeng regains professional snooker tour card after five-year absence

Dechawat Poomjaeng booked his return to the main professional world snooker tour after a 4-1 win over Narongdat Takantong in the final round of event two at Asia qualifying in Bangkok. 43-year-old Poomjaeng – nicknamed 'Mr Poombastic' for his entertaining style of play – lost to Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon in the final of event one last week, but atoned by winning the final four frames against Takantong with closing breaks of 61 and 78 having lost the opener on Saturday.

'Virtually impossible' – Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals key reason behind seventh world snooker title triumph

Ronnie O'Sullivan has revealed he felt like the «cue ball was on a piece of string» as he claimed a record-equalling seventh world title at the Crucible Theatre. The world No. 1 produced some of the best scoring form of his career in Sheffield as he compiled 15 century breaks and 46 over 50 in equalling old foe Stephen Hendry's 1990s haul of titles with an epic 18-13 final win over Judd Trump.

World Snooker Championship 2022 schedule today, final latest score and results

The World Snooker Championship 2022 final continues on Monday after the action kicked off on Saturday April 16 at the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Ronnie O'Sullivan goes into today's play with a strong lead over Mark Selby.

Ronnie O’Sullivan vs Judd Trump live stream: How to watch World Snooker Championship final online and on TV

O’Sullivan and Trump are battling it out for the 2022 title

'I used to play alright and win tournaments' - Ronnie O'Sullivan feels he can no longer win when not playing well

Ronnie O’Sullivan has admitted that he needs to be playing well to win tournaments, whereas in previous years he has got over the line when being below his best. O’Sullivan advanced to his eighth World Championship final with a win over John Higgins, and he has produced some of his best snooker of the season over the past fortnight at the Crucible. Ad/> It is likely he will need to raise his level again when he takes on Judd Trump in the final, and the world No.

'I've never seen him with this intensity' - Ronnie O'Sullivan on fire against John Higgins at World Championship

Ronnie O'Sullivan has never played with the «intensity» he is showing at the moment, according to Neal Foulds. The Eurosport expert was most impressed with O'Sullivan as he made a break of 101 — his 10th Crucible century of the year — to lead John Higgins 12-8 at the mid-session interval, needing just five more frames to claim his place in the World Championship final.

Ronnie O’Sullivan dismisses ‘superstar’ tag after cruising into last four

Ronnie O’Sullivan insisted “I’m no superstar” after cruising into the Crucible semi-finals for a record 13th time by wrapping up a 13-5 win over Stephen Maguire.

‘He’s the greatest’ – John Higgins ready for Ronnie O’Sullivan’s ‘magic stardust’ in World Championship semi-final

John Higgins has hailed Ronnie O’Sullivan as the greatest and said he is proud to be playing in the same era as the Rocket ahead of their huge World Snooker Championship semi-final, starting on Thursday.

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'Mr Poombastic' – Dechawat Poomjaeng regains professional snooker tour card after five-year absence

'Virtually impossible' – Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals key reason behind seventh world snooker title triumph

World Snooker Championship 2022 schedule today, final latest score and results

Ronnie O’Sullivan vs Judd Trump live stream: How to watch World Snooker Championship final online and on TV

'I used to play alright and win tournaments' - Ronnie O'Sullivan feels he can no longer win when not playing well

'I've never seen him with this intensity' - Ronnie O'Sullivan on fire against John Higgins at World Championship

Ronnie O’Sullivan dismisses ‘superstar’ tag after cruising into last four

‘He’s the greatest’ – John Higgins ready for Ronnie O’Sullivan’s ‘magic stardust’ in World Championship semi-final