Ronnie O’Sullivan is 50 and still a genius – but can he conquer snooker’s new Chinese dynasty to win historic eighth crown?Ronnie O’Sullivan still looks as good a break-builder as ever as he chases a record eighth Crucible crown. But can he conquer the next generation to make history? Lawrence Ostlere takes a look:Harry Latham-Coyle27 April 2026 11:30World Snooker Championship 2026: Results, schedule and how to watch every matchNeed a refresher on every World Championship result so far and the schedule to come at the Crucible? We’ve got you covered:Harry Latham-Coyle27 April 2026 11:20Ronnie O’Sullivan frustrated as John Higgins battles back in tense Crucible clashRonnie O’Sullivan thumped the table in frustration as John Higgins reeled in the seven-time world snooker champion in an enthralling second session of their second round match at the Crucible on Sunday night.O’Sullivan twice led by five frames and looked set to cruise towards the quarter-finals at the expense of the out-of-sorts Scot, before Higgins drew on his decades of top-level experience to end the evening just two adrift at 9-7.A pivotal final frame of the session proved too much for O’Sullivan, who gave the cushion a painful rap with his knuckles after missing an early red, before Higgins edged over the line to finish much the happier of the two players.Harry Latham-Coyle27 April 2026 11:10Ronnie O’Sullivan vs John Higgins LIVEWhere is this one going, then? It looked last night like Ronnie O’Sullivan was cruising into the last eight, but things are seldom that simple against John Higgins, and the wily Scot pegged his old rival back. Can he maintain momentum and set up a thrilling finale? They are back underway just after 1pm BST.(PA)Harry Latham-Coyle27 April 2026 09:18
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