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, who is now in the last eight.

Few are better placed to comment about Ronnie O'Sullivan's abilities on the felt than Mark Selby, the man who beat him in the 2014 World Snooker Championship final

It's semi-final day at the UK Championship at the York Barbican. The top two players in the world - Judd Trump and Kyren Wilson - square off from 13:00 GMT.

Judd Trump produced more sensational snooker to leave Kyren Wilson trailing in his wake and reach the final of the UK Championship.

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

Both Judd Trump and Neil Robertson were left frustrated and disappointed with playing conditions at the UK Championship after their first round clash. Trump win five frames on the spin to claim the match 6-3,

Score and updates as Judd Trump leads Neil Robertson - World No 1 Trump and 24-time ranking event winner Robertson meet in York for a mouthwatering best-of-11 encounter