22-year-old Wu Yize produced a sensational performance to become snooker's latest world champion but the home challenge relied on the home guard

Mark Allen missed a golden opportunity to reach the World Snooker Championship final after losing a gut-wrenching 17-16 semi-final decider to Wu Yize at the Crucible

BBC star Abigail Davies is one of the regular faces on our screens at the World Snooker Championship

Allen was left 'devastated' after he missed a black ball off the spot that would have sealed his place in the final

'I'm normally pretty good under pressure but I didn't handle it well today.'

The Antrim man looked in pole position to reach the Crucible final, but missed a black off the spot to win

This was nuts!

Mark Allen and Wu Yize completed the longest frame in Crucible history

This was painful

Wu Yize has taken a commanding lead over Mark Allen

'What a way to lose! It's a horrible feeling.'

A spectacular clearance in frame 23 put the Pistol on the brink, and he got over the line in a dramatic frame where Hawkins got an outrageous fluke and then fluffed his lines

The Antrim man has reached the quarter-final of the World Snooker Championship and plays two sessions against Barry Hawkins on Tuesday

'I think that's something I've got better at, but there's still room for improvement.'

Mark Allen faces Barry Hawkins in the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals at the Crucible. Here is the start time, TV channel and live stream details for the quarter-final clash

The Antrim man has won two of snooker's Triple Crown events, but has yet to be crowned world champion

Mark Allen has responded to criticism from seven-time champion Stephen Hendry

'Maybe that stubbornness is what cost him his later part of his career.'

Mark Allen holds a 9-7 advantage over Kyren Wilson heading into the final session of their World Snooker Championship clash at the Crucible, as the former champion continues to battle cue tip problems

It's been a Jekyll and Hyde display so far for 'The Pistol' at the World Championship in Sheffield

'There's probably only 10 players that have won more than me, but I'd still say it's very disappointing.'

The Antrim man has won two of the sport's Triple Crown events - The Masters and the UK Championship - but has yet to claim the World Championship

Northern Irish snooker star Mark Allen has opened up on how a night of drinks, a burger and a few bets with friends helped spark a stunning comeback at the World Championship in Sheffield, after he admitted he was "embarrassed" by his first session against Zhang Anda.

Antrim man Mark Allen is through to the second round of the World Championship - but only after a shocking first session

Mark Allen is aiming to secure his own piece of history

The 2026 World Snooker Championship draw is now upon us with the likes of Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Selby set to learn their fate

Antrim ace Allen has never won the biggest prize in the sport, but did manage a 147 break at the Crucible 12 months ago

Allen had been the favourite to collect the cash reward, but stumbled at the Welsh Open, allowing one of his rivals to capitalise on the opportunity

Jack Lisowski claimed the £150,000 Home Nations Series bonus after a thrilling comeback against John Higgins at the Welsh Open, but Mark Allen was left disappointed after missing out on the jackpot

Irish involvement in the event as ended at the first stage.