The man who rules European rugby astride a turbo-charged zimmer frame is contracted to make his last stand next year at the age of 37, assuming he lasts that long.

"I'm a grown man and can take it on the chin or chinssssss. Jealousy is a horrible thing."

The 26-year-old Englishman will be chasing the biggest title of his career on Sunday after setting up a clash with John Higgins or Mark Allen

Judd Trump became the latest big-name casualty at this year's Betway UK Championship after he was dumped out at the third-round stage by veteran Graeme Dott.

Ronnie O'Sullivan survived a scare to book his place in the second round of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast.

Marco Fu dominated the final session to beat Anthony McGill 13-9 and reach the third round of the World Snooker Championships.

China has cut interest rates for a sixth time in a year to spur slowing growth in the world's second-largest economy.

Stuart Bingham was last night crowned world champion, beating Shaun Murphy 18-15 in the final at the Crucible Theatre.

Ronnie O’Sullivan swerved the threat of a fine for playing in his socks as donning a pair of “stinky old shoes” proved punishment enough at the Crucible.

Ronnie O'Sullivan came through his first test of the Betfred World Championship today but struggled to put his best foot forward.

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s rookie World Championship opponent fears Crucible humiliation before he even plays his first shot against the five-time winner.

IF SOMEONE had told me even 10 years ago that my relationship with my phone would actually be physically closer than the one I’d have with my children I’d have laughed at the daftness of the notion.

Your spoiler free guide to tonight's TV.

Ronnie O’Sullivan started his UK Championship campaign against Daniel Wells on one leg but will withdraw from the tournament if he feels no let-up from his broken ankle by the weekend.

Mark Williams claimed his first victory over Ronnie O'Sullivan in a ranking event for 12 years at the International Championship in China.

Ronnie O’Sullivan will launch the defence of his Dafabet World Championship title against Finland’s Robin Hull on Saturday morning.

SNOOKER: Mark Williams will attempt to upset world number one Neil Robertson again after booking a second-round meeting with the Australian at the China Open.

A 71-year-old woman is believed to have suffered about 1,000 stings in Southern California after being attacked by a swarm of killer bees that covered her entire body.

Neil Robertson recovered from a dismal start to beat Mark Selby 10-7 in the williamhill.com UK Championship final and complete snooker’s triple crown.

Ronnie O’Sullivan looked invincible as he produced one of snooker’s great sessions in building a 7-1 lead over Stuart Bingham at the Betfair World Championship.

Weary world number one Mark Selby staggered to a dismal Crucible defeat as his dream of completing snooker’s ’triple crown’ was dashed by a stunning Barry Hawkins comeback.

Judd Trump looked the part as he reached the second round of the Betfair World Championship this morning.

Judd Trump, Ding Junhui and world number one Mark Selby were today beginning their challenges at the Betfair World Championship as the seeds continued to fall.

Showman Judd Trump has come under fire from his oldest friend in snooker on the eve of his first match at this year’s Betfair World Championship.

John Higgins is today facing an uphill struggle to stay in the Betfair World Championship as the prospect of a major first-round upset loomed.

Ronnie O’Sullivan insisted he would be taking nothing for granted and enjoying the “adventure” today as he began the defence of his Betfair World Championship title.

Ronnie O’Sullivan has revealed the warmth of his relationship with artist Damien Hirst was a major factor behind his decision to return to snooker after almost a year out.

John Higgins and defending champion Peter Ebdon both crashed out of the Bank of Beijing China Open in the first round today.

Mark Selby was thrilled to clinch his third Betfair Masters title and claim back-to-back major victories after a neck injury left him fearing for his career.

Fourth seed Mark Williams was dumped out of the International Championship at the first round stage today as Mark Davis produced an impressive performance in Chengdu.

Doctor Who discovers what puts the evil into evolution when he takes on pre-historic beasts in his newest adventure.

Ronnie O’Sullivan claims he has never known a Crucible campaign so gruelling but a fourth world title should be his reward tomorrow for lasting the pace.

Ronnie O’Sullivan hit a streak of devastating form to surge ahead of Ali Carter in the Betfred.com World Championship final.

Ronnie O'Sullivan has never lost in a final of the Betfred.com World Championship and a fourth appearance in the showpiece match of the snooker season is in his sights this morning.

Ronnie O’Sullivan has not seemed like a man in need of a helping hand as he pursues a fourth Betfred.com World Championship title but he benefited from the sportsmanship of Matthew Stevens tonight.

Ali Carter has vowed to win his battles on and off the table as he closes in on Crucible glory.

Any lingering doubt that Ronnie O’Sullivan might not have the form or the temperament to land a fourth Betfred.com World Championship title was emphatically dispelled tonight.

Ronnie O’Sullivan believes quiffed Crucible new boy Jamie Jones can carry off the Betfred.com World Championship title.

Judd Trump branded Ali Carter's behaviour "childish" after being dumped out of the Betfred.com World Championship last night.

Ronnie O’Sullivan should today reap reward for the scintillating session of snooker which carried him to the brink of another Crucible victory over Mark Williams.

A touch overambitious last week, wasn’t I, setting twin targets for Mark Allen — a world title and a place in our hearts. On both counts, I was quickly tucked up behind the yellow.