John Higgins is hoping his Citywest Irish Masters triumph will help him to land a second Embassy World Championship crown in a few weeks time.

Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins are playing down their favourites tag for the Stan James British Open semi-finals.

Ronnie O'Sullivan fired another ominous warning to his title rivals in the Stan James British Open at Newcastle.

Ronnie O’Sullivan is in for a tough match this afternoon when he makes his first appearance at the £688,000 Stan James British Open if results in Newcastle so far are any guide.