Shaun Murphy NEWS
- Shaun Murphy warns Judd Trump he’s ‘going old school Rocky-mode’ in bid to dethrone snooker champ as world No1 July 22, 2026 11:20 am The Sun SHAUN MURPHY has warned Judd Trump he is after his world No.1 position this season. Trump’s status at the top of the world snooker rankings, which he has held since August 2024, is under threat and he could slip down within the next few months. Shaun …
- Snooker icon Shaun Murphy opens up on ‘dark weeks’ after losing fourth World Championship final June 20, 2026 12:21 pm The Sun SHAUN MURPHY admits he will never get over his latest Crucible final loss – and expects the pain to stay with him forever. The Magician, 43, was beaten 18-17 by Chinese cueist Wu Yize, 22, in a thrilling and high-quality World Snooker Championship …
- Shaun Murphy awarded OBE – but ‘shaking’ ex-snooker world champion thought he was ‘going to prison’ when letter arrived June 12, 2026 10:03 pm The Sun SHAUN MURPHY joked he thought he had done something wrong – and was even going to PRISON – when the letter arrived telling him he would be honoured by the King. The 2005 world snooker champion will join an elite group of people from the sport who have …
- Snooker player Shaun Murphy recognised in Essex King's Birthday honours list June 12, 2026 9:51 pm Essex Live Former Cabinet minister Christopher Mullin and professional snooker player Shaun Murphy have been recognised Emma O'Neill Content Editor 22:30, 12 Jun 2026 (Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire) Essex’s King’s Birthday Honours list is led by several …
- Shaun Murphy gives update on retirement after agonising World Snooker Championship final defeat June 3, 2026 11:15 am GB News Shaun Murphy has revealed that he plans to keep playing snooker for as long as possible amid his ongoing wait for a second World Snooker Championship title. Last month, the 43-year-old played out a classic with Wu Yize at the Crucible before ultimately …
- ‘Utterly devastating’ – Shaun Murphy admits he may NEVER get over heartbreaking World Snooker Championship final defeat May 20, 2026 1:57 pm The Sun SHAUN MURPHY has opened up on his World Snooker Championship final defeat against Wu Yize – admitting he’s unsure that he’ll get over the heartbreaking loss at the Crucible. The Magician reached his third final in ten years, pushing his rival Wu Yize all …
- Shaun Murphy demands World Snooker Championship rule change after furious Steve Davis rant May 15, 2026 11:23 am Daily Express At the time, six‑time world champion Davis delivered a scathing verdict on the BBC: “In a nutshell, that frame is an embarrassment to snooker, and the referees' and the players' association need to try to work out a way so that never happens again …
- Ronnie O'Sullivan and Shaun Murphy fight over £100,000 as new snooker rules announced May 11, 2026 10:21 am Wales Online Ben Crawford Senior Sports Writer 10:10, 11 May 2026 Ronnie O'Sullivan and Shaun Murphy will compete at the Global Snooker 900 Championship(Image: Getty) Ronnie O'Sullivan and Shaun Murphy will compete for a share of £100,000 against two former …
- Snooker latest: Jimmy White issues three-word barb as Shaun Murphy loses £94,000 May 9, 2026 5:39 am Daily Express It comes after a thrilling and dramatic main championship, which saw Wu Yize triumph over Shaun Murphy in a final-frame decider just under a week ago. The 22-year-old became only the second Chinese player to claim the title, following in the footsteps of …
- Snooker news: Shaun Murphy suffers double blow as Jimmy White tells critics to 'get a life' May 9, 2026 3:47 am The Mirror Shaun Murphy and Jimmy White have both been in action at the Crucible recently(Image: Robert Szaniszló/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The World Snooker Championship might be finished but there's more action to come from the Crucible this weekend as …