World Snooker Championship 2024 LIVE: Latest with Ronnie O'Sullivan in action (2024)

17 minutes agoBy Kealan Hughes

Mark Allen 1 vs 2 John Higgins

A break of 73 sets up Higgins in the third frame.

Allen did have an opportunity to try and salvage the frame with snookers but was unable to put Higgins under pressure, who duly cleared up the rest of the table.

18 minutes agoBy Kealan Hughes

Si Jiahui 8 vs 9 Jak Jones

A remarkable turnaround from Si finally puts to bed a frame lasting one hour and one minute.

The pair exchanged safety shots for the duration but Jones took a 38-point lead with only 25 left on the table.

But Si snookered his opponent on the blue and took advantage, forcing fouls before clearing up and winning the frame by a point.

33 minutes agoBy Kealan Hughes

Mark Allen 1 vs John Higgins 1

Allen messes up a perfect opportunity to get Higgins into a snooker and the Scot takes advantage.

A nervy second frame could have gone either way but Higgins makes it all square after almost 30 minutes of play.

Today, 14:54By Kealan Hughes

Mark Allen 1 vs 0 John Higgins

The number four seed make a brilliant start to this Round of 16 clash as he takes the first frame with a superb century break of 119.

Higgins will be kicking himself after missing a simple pot to open the door for Allen, who cleared up in clinical fashion.

Today, 14:28By Kealan Hughes

Round of 16 scores and fixtures

David Gilbert 13 vs 4 Robert Milkins

Judd Trump 13 vs 7 Tom Ford - Final result

Shaun Murphy 6 vs 10 Stephen Maguire

Si Jiahui 7 vs 9 Jak Jones

Mark Allen vs John Higgins

Jack Liswoski vs Stuart Bingham

Joe O'Connor vs Kyren Wilson

Today, 14:06By Kealan Hughes

Order of play

Next up at the Crucible is a mouth-watering clash between Mark Allen (4) vs John Higgins (13) at 2:30pm.

Last year's semi-finalist Si Jiahui also resumes play at the same time against Jak Jones, who is leading the match 9-7.

Today, 13:51By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 6-10 Stephen Maguire

After a gruelling session for both players, we finally end play for the day.

Murphy looked defeated after conceding the final frame despite taking an early lead.

The action between these two will continue tomorrow.

Today, 13:47By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 6-9 Stephen Maguire (64-55)

Tension is building now.

Stephen Maguire looked like he was going to take the final frame today.

However Shaun Murphy is pulling it back with some brilliant shots.

Today, 13:28By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 6-9 Stephen Maguire (64-1)

Damage limitation for Shaun Murphy now.

He takes a solid lead in this final frame.

Now for Maguire to see if he can close the gap.

Today, 13:18By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 6-9 Stephen Maguire (4-1)

Maguire gifts Murphy 4 points after missing the red.

This frame is crucial for Murphy in order for him to stay within reach of the quarter finals.

Today, 13:15By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 6-9 Stephen Maguire

Maguire regains his three frame cushion.

Just one more to play in this session.

Maguire has guaranteed himself an overnight lead.

Today, 13:09By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 6-8 Stephen Maguire (39-46)

Maguire gets ahead and lays the snooker.

Murphy takes to the table and makes a good shot but later sinks the cue ball and gifts the frame to Maguire.

Today, 12:57By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 6-8 Stephen Maguire (39-39)

The points are now level and Maguire remains in control.

Murphy sets Maguire up with a free shot...

It's missed. The pressure now falls back to Murphy.

Today, 12:53By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 6-8 Stephen Maguire (39-7)

Shaun Murphy sinks the black but the read has gone in as well.

Maguire gets lucky and is gifted 7 points after going on a 23 minute draught.

Today, 12:51By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 6-8 Stephen Maguire (31-0)

Murphy takes a steady lead in this frame.

He is looking comfortable and could bring the score to just a one frame difference.

Today, 12:39By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 6-8 Stephen Maguire

Shaun Murphy was able to capitalise on some bold decisions there.

He wins that frame 70-1.

Today, 12:34By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 5-8 Stephen Maguire (28-1)

Murphy gets a stroke of luck after a well placed blue.

The reds are now nicely divided and he has a wonderful opportunity to win this frame.

The decision to be bold could pay off.

Today, 12:28By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 5-8 Stephen Maguire (4-1)

Maguire breaks the deadlock with a long red.

Murphy plays a brilliant safety shot with Maguire proceeding to miss.

Today, 12:24By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 5-8 Stephen Maguire (4-0)

Stephen Maguire returns to his chair after committing a foul.

He was desperate for the red but it didn't quite go.

Shaun Murphy puts the pressure back on with another safety shot.

Today, 12:16By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 5-8 Stephen Maguire

Shaun Murphy fails to make it stick and Maguire steps up to make an easy shot.

Maguire takes the first after the mid session break.

Today, 12:13By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 5-7 Stephen Maguire (21-69)

Stephen Maguire has taken control of this frame.

But he makes an error on the second to last red.

Could Murphy punish him here.

Today, 12:06By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 5-7 Stephen Maguire (21-1)

We are back underway.

Shaun Murphy has started well and currently leads the 13th frame.

Maguire makes a brilliant shot and sinks a long red to get his first in the opening frame after the break.

Today, 11:42By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 5-7 Stephen Maguire (60-55)

Shaun Murphy manages to reduce the deficit to 7-5 after a thrilling frame.

He managed to slot home the black ball in a very difficult position.

The players now head on their break ahead of some very crucial frames.

Today, 11:37By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 4-7 Stephen Maguire (35-53)

Shaun manages to get the final red however he messes up his shot on the yellow.

Maguire steps up and slots the yellow home however the white lands flush to the brown.

Today, 11:28By Louis Allwood

Shaun Murphy 4-7 Stephen Maguire (34-53)

Two brilliant shots from both players.

Murphy put Maguire in a difficult position, however the Scot was able to use the cushions perfectly to get the white to brush the red ball.