Snooker: Ireland and Scotland tied

Ireland 2 Scotland 2

Ireland and Scotland are currently tied after four matches in the final of the Coalite Nations Cup in Reading.

Stephen Hendry put Scotland into an early lead when he beat Ken Doherty 105-17.

They doubled their advantage when Alan McManus recorded a 81-56 win over Fergal O'Brien.

Judge gave Ireland hope by beating John Higgins and they levelled the scores when Doherty and O'Brien defeated Higgins and Hendry 73-37.