7th August

Global snooker updates from this week in an easy 5-minute read

August 07, 2025

Maguire wins

Stephen Maguire has been named WPBSA Players’ Player of the Month for July after ending a five-year ranking-title drought by winning the Championship League Snooker in Leicester. Maguire impressed throughout the event, dominating the early stages and continuing his strong form on Finals Day. He whitewashed Matthew Selt and Ben Mertens, then defeated Pang Junxu to reach the final. In the title match, the 44-year-old scored breaks of 85, 61, and 89 to beat Joe O’Connor 3-1. The victory marked the seventh ranking title of his career. Maguire earned around 60 percent of the vote to secure the awa

Wilson wins in Shanghai

Kyren Wilson claimed a dramatic 11-9 victory over Ali Carter to win the Shanghai Masters title in a thrilling final. The match reached a tense climax in the penultimate frame, where Wilson, trailing on points, produced a stunning long red and a composed 32 clearance to steal the frame on the final black. His emotional fist pump drew loud applause from the Shanghai crowd. This marks Wilson’s second Shanghai Masters title, coming ten years after his first. Alongside the trophy, he takes home £210,000 in prize money, further cementing his place among snooker’s elite after an impressive season.

Blog article of the week

The Snooker Break: Strategy, Shot Selection, and Positional Play | Snooker 247

The snooker break is the first shot of every frame, a deceptively simple yet crucial moment that can shape the course of the game. Whether you're a club-level enthusiast or aspiring professional, mastering the break is essential for setting the tone and gaining early control. In this article, we’ll dive into the best strategies for the break, which balls to target, how the cue ball (white ball) typically behaves depending on your approach, and key percentage outcomes based on top-level play.Unde

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Snooker Venue of the Week

Club X Snooker | Snooker 247

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