World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan returned to the baize for the first time since his title retention in Sheffield and he picked up where he had left off.

Ronnie O’Sullivan dramatically called off his snooker sabbatical yesterday, but admitted he may well end up “getting smashed” when he returns to the table to defend his world title in seven weeks’ time.

Ronnie O’Sullivan has ended his sabbatical from snooker and announced he will defend his world title.

Aussie bad-boy Quinten Hann swaps his boxing gloves for a snooker cue today as the Totesport Grand Prix enters its third day at Preston’s Guild Hall.

Stephen Hendry began his new snooker campaign with a fortuitous win in Preston tonight.