World Snooker Championship 2026

Marty Bird · 02-05-2026 02:30PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124437380#Comment_124437380

I’ve tickets for tonight’s session. Late finish works for me too once the bar is serving.

gormdubhgorm · 02-05-2026 02:37PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124437568#Comment_124437568

Fair play, not only on getting the tickets, but to be lucky enough to be at such a good match - I hope you enjoy it 🍺

Arthur Daley · 02-05-2026 02:41PM

They are building up a great atmosphere inside and around the Crucible.

The weather helps a bit too.

Arthur Daley · 02-05-2026 02:47PM

Didn't like the look of that 3 ball plant, but it's won the frame for Shaun.

walshb · 02-05-2026 03:02PM

Murphy levels it

Arthur Daley · 02-05-2026 03:03PM

Making a few more quid for the local charity with every century.

Say Your Number · 02-05-2026 03:06PM

Great start from Murphy

Hate that I have to go away in the next hour 😔

walshb · 02-05-2026 03:25PM

Higgins needed that response!!!

dp22250 · 02-05-2026 03:29PM

Murphy wasn’t in the same parish trying to pot that red.

AllForIt · 02-05-2026 03:40PM

I think since Higgins hasn't been able to pull away from Murphy he'll be under increasing puressue. Seen it many times a player being a bit behind and getting in front at the right time - at the end.

I would much perfer the semi's were shorter - and that the final was on a Sunday. It's weird having a major sporting fiinal on a Monday.

sligeach · 02-05-2026 04:01PM

I didn't agree with John taking on that tough black with the cue ball tight against the cushion. I think he should have played a safety and knock one of the baulk colours safe.

But fair play he made it, and a thin cut on the red immediately after. That took bottle.

Dreamweapon · 02-05-2026 04:04PM

Shaun has thrown this away. Won't win it now.

Say Your Number · 02-05-2026 04:04PM

Great stuff from Higgins, not sure how much he has in the tank, but I'd love to see him win it again, either him Wu Vise.

walshb · 02-05-2026 04:10PM

Higgins showed serious mettle in both frames there

Loafing Oaf · 02-05-2026 04:29PM

Is it just me or is every Higgins match at the World championships an attritional slog?

Arthur Daley · 02-05-2026 04:48PM

15 - 15

Hope Murphy can go on now to get the 17

Dreamweapon · 02-05-2026 04:50PM

This is a snooker equivalent of PSG V Arsenal.

walshb · 02-05-2026 05:05PM

Higgin’s safety poor

walshb · 02-05-2026 05:32PM

Decider!! Epic this..

walshb · 02-05-2026 05:34PM

No.. did I speak too soon

Loafing Oaf · 02-05-2026 05:40PM

Hendry put the hex on that red - "best rest player in the world"

walshb · 02-05-2026 05:43PM

**** sake, John

Comic Book Guy · 02-05-2026 05:45PM

Well done Spud!

walshb · 02-05-2026 05:46PM

Higgins really bottled that.. awful miss on black, and rotten safety at end

walshb · 02-05-2026 05:46PM

Shaun better throughout I felt

Dreamweapon · 02-05-2026 05:48PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124437903#Comment_124437903

Delighted to be wrong, i was hoping Shaun would win.

Time now for a quick dinner and back in time for the evening session.

AllForIt · 02-05-2026 05:50PM

I've over the moon Murphy came back to beat Higgins. Totally deserved it.

Steady1 · 02-05-2026 05:51PM

Does Murphy still live in Dublin?

fran38 · 02-05-2026 06:04PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124438314#Comment_124438314

He lived in Celbridge with his ex I believe. His new partner is on tiktok who said theyre looking to buy in an English village with easy access to an airport. Somewhere near Manchester I believe

patrickc · 02-05-2026 06:12PM

Can't stand Murphy.. so disappointed he's through

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