Masters snooker champion Shaun Murphy regrets ever bringing up that he once made a nine-darter, after being the subject of social media backlash over the allegation. Speaking to GB News, Murphy wishes he hadn't brought up being the only person ever to make a nine-dart finish, a 147 break in snooker, and a hole-in-one while playing golf.

Ronnie O’Sullivan felt Shaun Murphy benefited from the influences of his partner Jo and his mentor Peter Ebdon on his way to the Masters title on Sunday. Murphy was brilliant throughout the tournament at Alexandra Palace and lifted the trophy after beating world champion Kyren Wilson 10-7 in the final.

KYREN WILSON has taken a cheeky dig at “old man” Shaun Murphy following their dramatic Masters final. Murphy beat Wilson 10-7 at Ally Pally on Sunday night to secure the Paul Hunter