Ronnie O’Sullivan wins rare showdown while John Higgins scores 147 in the Northern Ireland Open

The tournament is taking place at the Titanic Exhibition Centre in Belfast.

Ronnie O'Sullivan came through a rare showdown with Jimmy White to book his place in the third round of the Northern Ireland Open.

The 54-year-old White, who has slipped to 108 in the world rankings, was facing O'Sullivan in the final stages of a ranking event for the first time in six years.