In a commendable and bold move, snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan, a seven-time world champion, has chosen to withdraw from the upcoming Champion of Champions event to prioritize his mental health. This significant announcement follows O’Sullivan’s recent participation in the International Championship in Tianjin, China, where he reached the semi-finals.

Congratulations to Hassan Kerde from NSW who has won his first National Ranking Snooker title defeating Daniell Haenga (QLD) 4-2 in the best of 7 frame final.

Steve Mifsud from Victoria takes out the 2019 Blacktown Workers Snooker Classic (Ian Chappell) in Sydney.

Official tournament page for the 2019 Blacktown Workers Snooker Classic (Ian Chappell) proudly co-sponsored by Reventon

Roger Farebrother has taken out the 13th running of the annual South Pacific Open in its modern day format. Thanks to Club Marconi and particularly Jim Ruisi and all the boys from the Marconi Snooker Association/Club for their continued support for this event and their ongoing support of Billiards & Snooker in general. Their love and enthusiasm for the game keeps the game alive. As Jim always says, keeps the dream alive.

This year’s titles were again held at BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB. Roger Farebrother has defeated Alan McCarthy 4 frames to 1 in fine style to take another State Title.

This year’s Championships were again held at Club Marconi, on the 23rd & 24th of June. It’s a fantastic club and has one of the best snooker rooms in Sydney. Unfortunately there has been no live streaming these last two 6 red tournaments as Neville Moore has been recovering from a minor operation. 

This year’s NSW STATE 6 Red Minors was again held at Blacktown Workers Club. Blacktown is very keen to continue to host this event. Congratulations to Dennis Paul who has taken his first snooker title, defeating Alan McCarthy 5-2. 

Sebastian Zhang took out the Title this year, defeating Michael Cosh 3-0 in a wonderfully entertaining display. The final can be viewed on youtube Billiards and Snooker Videos courtesy of Neville Moore, thanks Neville.

Terry Emmett has taken out this year’s NSW State Masters Snooker Title his first, congratulations Terry. Defeating Joe Minici 4-2 in the final. 

The 2017 NSW State Doubles were again held at Club Marconi. 14 teams turned up for a great day of snooker, and a state title on offer. Club Marconi is one of our major venues for billiards & snooker and the snooker club contribute more than a lot to our sport, particularly Jim Ruisi and Vic Sacco, their ongoing support is extremely valuable. 

Ryan Thomerson has taken out the 12th running of the annual South Pacific Open in its modern day format. Thanks to Club Marconi and particularly Jim Ruisi and all the boys from the Marconi Snooker Association/Club for their continua led support for this event and their ongoing support of Billiards & Snooker in general. 

This year’s Championships were again held at Club Marconi, on the 12th & 13th Aug, the club has fantastic facilities and one of the best Snooker Rooms in Sydney. Live streaming was done over the two days and the quality of the stream and the snooker was excellent.