THE UK Championship is underway RIGHT NOW – with the biggest names in snooker competing in York. Shaun Murphy faces a tough test against Chinese star Ding Junhui this afternoon, while Mark

Two of snooker ’s biggest met in the first round of the UK Championship as Judd Trump overcame Neil Robertson 6-3 in their mouthwatering clash in York. The pair have won 53 ranking titles between them during their trophy-laden careers to date and Trump is currently world No 1 after winning a remarkable seven tournaments in the past 15 months.

UK Snooker Championship schedule today including Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump - Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump headline the action in York in two mouthwatering sessions on Friday

THE UK Championship is underway RIGHT NOW – with some huge names competing in York. But reigning champion Ronnie O’Sullivan is OUT after losing 6-4 to Barry Hawkins having been 3-1 up

The 48th edition of the tournament takes place at the Barbican in York. Ronnie O'Sullivan's title defence was ended abruptly by Barry Hawkins.