Action from Day Eight of the 2016 World Snooker Championships

Well into the second round now.  Sam Baird the qualifier is doing well against 2014 champion Mark Selby and all eyes are on Ronnie O'Sullivan - can he progress against Barry Hawkins?

 Mark Selby on a run into the reds.

 Sam Baird made several long pots to keep himself in the match at just 9-7 down after two sessions.

 Mark Selby considers a long pot.

 Sam baird using the extension and rest.

 Sam Baird at the table.

 The Crucible from the gods at the luchtime break.

 The view as you walk into the arena from the main doors.

 Barry Hawkins breaks off in the second round match against Ronnie O'Sullivan.

 Ronnie O'Sullivan getting out of an early snooker.

 Referee Brendan Moore re-spots the white after a miss by Barry Hawkins.

Action from Day Three of the 2016 World Snooker Championships

A selection of photos from the Crucible on Monday 18th April.

 David Gilbert makes a mistake and lets Ronnie O'Sullivan back to the table.

 David Gilbert cueing over several reds to get a shot on the black.

Ronnie on a roll and keen to keep going - all ready for when referee Jan Verhaas has re-spotted the brown.

 All smiles as Ronnie O'Sullivan beats David Gilbert 10-7.

 David Gilbert in the post-match press conference.  No sign of Ronnie O'Sullivan though.

 

 Mark Selby takes to the table in his match against Robert Milkins.

  

 Referee Brendan Moore re-spots the white behind the brown after a missed snooker.

 Sam Baird in his match against Michael White.