Snooker

Neil Robertson facing Barry Hawkins at the Masters earlier this year.

World-title winning Australian heading to Shipley for exhibition next April

Mark Allen potting a black on his way to beating local amateur Craig Farrar in Shipley last week.

Mark Allen potting a black on his way to beating local amateur Craig Farrar in Shipley last week.

Allen tells Shipley crowd to "let kids play" as he eyes Northern Ireland legacy

Mark Allen looking to pot a red during last Friday's successful exhibition night in Shipley.

Mark Allen looking to pot a red during last Friday's successful exhibition night in Shipley.

Snooker superstar Allen raises roof in Shipley as 147 rounds off fine exhibition

Ray Reardon died at the age of 91

Ray Reardon died at the age of 91

Six-time world snooker champion Ray Reardon dies at the age of 91

Mark Allen in action yesterday during his 10-6 first-round win over Robbie Williams at the Crucible.

Mark Allen in action yesterday during his 10-6 first-round win over Robbie Williams at the Crucible.

Northern Irish snooker ace latest superstar to get Shipley exhibtion

Rebecca Kenna reached the final of the World Mixed Doubles over the Easter Weekend.

Rebecca Kenna reached the final of the World Mixed Doubles over the Easter Weekend.

Keighley ace Kenna makes Manchester final before spat with snooker icon Hendry

Rebecca Kenna and team-mate Mark Allen will be looking to get among the balls quickly in the rapid-fire best-of-five format at the World Mixed Doubles this weekend.

Rebecca Kenna and team-mate Mark Allen will be looking to get among the balls quickly in the rapid-fire best-of-five format at the World Mixed Doubles this weekend.

Keighley snooker ace Kenna all in with Allen as she looks to end on a high

Mark Selby has been embroiled in a rivalry with Ronnie O'Sullivan (inset) at the top of the game for the last 15 years

Mark Selby has been embroiled in a rivalry with Ronnie O'Sullivan (inset) at the top of the game for the last 15 years

Ronnie O’Sullivan

'I see it as a positive if he mentions me' - Snooker star on Ronnie rivalry

Snooker star Mark Selby excited fans at the Saltaire Bar. Picture: Craig Smith

Snooker star Mark Selby excited fans at the Saltaire Bar. Picture: Craig Smith

From Saudi to Shipley; four-time world champion wows crowd

Mark Selby in action against Judd Trump at the UK Championship in York last week.

Mark Selby in action against Judd Trump at the UK Championship in York last week.

Bradford to welcome four-time world snooker champion for latest exhibition

Shaun Murphy doing punditry at this year's World Snooker Championship, after having been knocked out in the first round.

Shaun Murphy doing punditry at this year's World Snooker Championship, after having been knocked out in the first round.

Shipley exhibition sees snooker star Murphy fight back over commentary critics

Shaun Murphy worked the crowd to perfection on Friday night in Shipley.

Shaun Murphy worked the crowd to perfection on Friday night in Shipley.

Magic Murphy delights Shipley crowd as amateur stuns him with sensational win

Shaun Murphy in action at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield earlier this year.

Shaun Murphy in action at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield earlier this year.

World Snooker Champion playing Shipley exhibition as tickets available

Snooker star Shaun Murphy is coming to Shipley in October

Snooker star Shaun Murphy is coming to Shipley in October

Former snooker world champion to play exhibition in Bradford district

David Grace (left) spent most of his first-round match against John Higgins sat in his chair, with the Scot imperious in his 10-3 win over the Bradfordian.

David Grace (left) spent most of his first-round match against John Higgins sat in his chair, with the Scot imperious in his 10-3 win over the Bradfordian.

Bradford star out of World Snooker Championship after one-sided Shipley reunion

John Higgins in action during last year's World Snooker Championship at The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

John Higgins in action during last year's World Snooker Championship at The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

Crazy Shipley reunion as Bradford-born Grace draws Higgins in World Championship

John Higgins at the Saltaire Bar table on Friday night, where he racked up three century breaks in 10 frames, including an incredible 147.

John Higgins at the Saltaire Bar table on Friday night, where he racked up three century breaks in 10 frames, including an incredible 147.

Scottish snooker icon Higgins hits 147 at thrilling exhibition event in Shipley

John Higgins in action against Noppon Saengkham at the World Snooker Championships in Sheffield earlier this year. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

John Higgins in action against Noppon Saengkham at the World Snooker Championships in Sheffield earlier this year. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

Shipley set to welcome legendary four-time World Snooker Champion Higgins

Steve Davis is one of snooker's all-time legends, and he has been discussing a host of players, including Keighley's Rebecca Kenna and Bradford's Joe Johnson. Picture: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire.

Steve Davis is one of snooker's all-time legends, and he has been discussing a host of players, including Keighley's Rebecca Kenna and Bradford's Joe Johnson. Picture: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire.

Bradford and Keighley stars discussed by Davis as youth and women come to fore

Snooker great Steve Davis will be entertaining fans in Shipley on Friday. Picture: PA.

Snooker great Steve Davis will be entertaining fans in Shipley on Friday. Picture: PA.

Legend Davis lauds Bradford's snooker contribution ahead of Shipley visit

Bradford snooker legend Joe Johnson

Bradford snooker legend Joe Johnson

UK Snooker Championship

Age not an obstacle as Bradford snooker legend to carry on playing

Joe Johnson, pictured after winning the 1986 World Snooker Championship, was back competing at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre at the Worlds Seniors event

Joe Johnson, pictured after winning the 1986 World Snooker Championship, was back competing at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre at the Worlds Seniors event

How Bradford pair got on in World Seniors Snooker tournament

Joe Johnson was crowned 1986 World Snooker Champion at the Crucible, but can he win the World Seniors at the same venue 36 years on?

Joe Johnson was crowned 1986 World Snooker Champion at the Crucible, but can he win the World Seniors at the same venue 36 years on?

Bradford snooker duo going for World Championship glory at the Crucible

Wayne Cooper has won Bradford snooker titles galore and faced some of the world's best. Pic: Lucy Ray.

Wayne Cooper has won Bradford snooker titles galore and faced some of the world's best. Pic: Lucy Ray.

NATH'S NATTERS: Bradford pool and snooker loopy as district showcases top talent

Former World Snooker Champion John Parrott (second right) is coming to Shipley next April. Picture: PA.

Former World Snooker Champion John Parrott (second right) is coming to Shipley next April. Picture: PA.

Parrott performing in Shipley as another big snooker name comes to town

Wayne Cooper strikes the ball. Pic by: Lucy Ray

Wayne Cooper strikes the ball. Pic by: Lucy Ray

Cooper given Crucible chance despite 'Ally Pally' cancellation

Ken Doherty (right) has been taking on huge stars like Ronnie O'Sullivan for years, but he was happy to mix it with some of Shipley's best amateur players last weekend. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Ken Doherty (right) has been taking on huge stars like Ronnie O'Sullivan for years, but he was happy to mix it with some of Shipley's best amateur players last weekend. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

World champion Doherty dazzles in Shipley with three century breaks

Ken Doherty (left) in action at the Crucible against Stuart Bingham. Picture: PA.

Ken Doherty (left) in action at the Crucible against Stuart Bingham. Picture: PA.

World Champion admits pride at stake as he gets excited for Shipley event

Wayne Cooper was beaten in quarter-final matches by both Barry Pinches and Kuldesh Johal last week Picture: Lucy Ray

Wayne Cooper was beaten in quarter-final matches by both Barry Pinches and Kuldesh Johal last week Picture: Lucy Ray

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Bradford snooker star Cooper proud of ranking but sad to miss out at Q School

Bradford's Wayne Cooper has been drafted in to the World Seniors Championships

Bradford's Wayne Cooper has been drafted in to the World Seniors Championships

Bradford snooker ace set to make long-awaited Crucible debut

Bradford's Joe Johnson remains the only Yorkshireman to ever win the World Championship at the Crucible

Bradford's Joe Johnson remains the only Yorkshireman to ever win the World Championship at the Crucible

Bradford snooker star on 1986 Worlds triumph and the future of the sport

Rebecca Kenna wants to cut out the missed chances that cost her in the final frame against Reanne Evans in their Belgian Open quarter-final clash Picture: Tai Chengzhe

Rebecca Kenna wants to cut out the missed chances that cost her in the final frame against Reanne Evans in their Belgian Open quarter-final clash Picture: Tai Chengzhe

Kenna curses loss of single frame after reaching Belgian Open quarters

Emma Cunningham is the defending IPA world ladies blackball pool champion

Emma Cunningham is the defending IPA world ladies blackball pool champion

World Championships return to Bradford

Rebecca Kenna, in action at the Crucible last year, has her eyes on the Belgium Women's Open in Bruges later this month. Picture: Tai Chengzhe

Rebecca Kenna, in action at the Crucible last year, has her eyes on the Belgium Women's Open in Bruges later this month. Picture: Tai Chengzhe

Kenna has eyes only on success in Bruges

Rebeca Kenna, right, lines up after winning the Yorkshire Ladies Snooker Championship. Picture: MintProductions.com

Rebeca Kenna, right, lines up after winning the Yorkshire Ladies Snooker Championship. Picture: MintProductions.com

Kenna wants ranking title after Yorkshire win

Steve Davis shakes hands with Joe Johnson in the 1986 world final, which saw Bradford's Johnson pull off one of the game's biggest shocks

Steve Davis shakes hands with Joe Johnson in the 1986 world final, which saw Bradford's Johnson pull off one of the game's biggest shocks

'He ripped me apart' - Steve Davis recalls his shock defeat to Bradford star

Rebecca Kenna, pictured with husband Ash, is looking to build on her Hong Kong Women's Masters title triumph

Rebecca Kenna, pictured with husband Ash, is looking to build on her Hong Kong Women's Masters title triumph

Kenna looks to build on Hong Kong glory

Steve Davis was in action at the Saltaire Club in Shipley yesterday Picture: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire

Steve Davis was in action at the Saltaire Club in Shipley yesterday Picture: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire

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Local players take on Steve Davis in Shipley - and one of them beat him

Rebecca Kenna, in action at the Crucible earlier this month, says she will not be returning to play in the Crosshills and District Snooker League. Picture: Tai Chengzhe

Rebecca Kenna, in action at the Crucible earlier this month, says she will not be returning to play in the Crosshills and District Snooker League. Picture: Tai Chengzhe

Kenna shuns league after 'work-around' rule change

Rebecca Kenna says it was amazing for her to make her debut at the Crucible in the Women's Tour Championship. Picture: Tai Chengzhe

Rebecca Kenna says it was amazing for her to make her debut at the Crucible in the Women's Tour Championship. Picture: Tai Chengzhe

Kenna awestruck by legends during Crucible debut

Keighley's Rebecca Kenna says she can't wait to compete at The Crucible for the first time later this month at the Women's Tour Championship

Keighley's Rebecca Kenna says she can't wait to compete at The Crucible for the first time later this month at the Women's Tour Championship

Kenna ready to take to Crucible stage

Stefan Risidi has been crowned Bradford snooker champion following a 4-3 win over Kevin Firth

Stefan Risidi has been crowned Bradford snooker champion following a 4-3 win over Kevin Firth

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Stefan Risidi crowned king of the Bradford baize

Keighley's Rebecca Kenna performed well in individual and pairs competitions at the Festival of Women's Snooker held in Leeds this week

Keighley's Rebecca Kenna performed well in individual and pairs competitions at the Festival of Women's Snooker held in Leeds this week

Kenna cues up further success as she goes global

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Melling suffers early exit after 'playing like a muppet'

Steve Wilman, Yorkshire Billiards Handicap champion 2018

Steve Wilman, Yorkshire Billiards Handicap champion 2018

Bradford billiards scene mourns popular player Steve Wilman

2018 World Snooker Champion Mark Williams eyes up a yellow as he shows off his talents during an exhibition night at Shipley and District Social Club Picture: Simon Jackson

2018 World Snooker Champion Mark Williams eyes up a yellow as he shows off his talents during an exhibition night at Shipley and District Social Club Picture: Simon Jackson

Welsh wizard Williams on top form at Shipley snooker exhibition

2018 World Snooker Champion Mark Williams is coming to Shipley for a snooker event at the social club

2018 World Snooker Champion Mark Williams is coming to Shipley for a snooker event at the social club

Shipley going snooker loopy for world champion Williams

A snooker referee holds three red balls

A snooker referee holds three red balls

Billiards results

A snooker referee holds three red balls

A snooker referee holds three red balls

Centenary season for Billiards League

Rebecca Kenna will be competing in the LITEtask UK Women’s Snooker Championship

Rebecca Kenna will be competing in the LITEtask UK Women’s Snooker Championship

Kenna cues up for world test in Yorkshire

Kevin Firth and Wayne Cooper have been crowned Bradford Pairs champions

Kevin Firth and Wayne Cooper have been crowned Bradford Pairs champions

Six of the best for Bradford pairs champions

Gareth Green, who has now won the Bradford Snooker Championship five times

Gareth Green, who has now won the Bradford Snooker Championship five times

Bradford snooker champion Gareth Green goes nap

Gareth Green is eyeing a fifth Bradford Snooker Championship title

Gareth Green is eyeing a fifth Bradford Snooker Championship title

Right On Cue: Gareth Green is eyeing fifth Bradford snooker title

Bradford Deaf Centre have rounded off the 2017-18 Bradford Sunday School Billiards League season by winning the Knockout Competition

Bradford Deaf Centre have rounded off the 2017-18 Bradford Sunday School Billiards League season by winning the Knockout Competition

Billiards result