O'Sullivan in new controversy after 'rude gesture'

Fresh controversy surrounded Ronnie O'Sullivan today as he resumed his Betfair World Championship semi-final against Judd Trump.

The player who was once fined £20,000 for head-butting a tournament official behind the scenes at the Crucible, and who on Wednesday announced this would be his Crucible swan song after returning to the game only to make some quick money, was ticked off by referee Michaela Tabb for what the Scot perceived as a rude gesture during last night's third session of the match.