John Higgins

Born: February 11, 1996

Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)

Nationality: Scotland flag Scottish

Position: Defender
Career History
Sports Mole has 107 articles about John Higgins. Articles 1 to 40:
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
World Snooker Championship draw: Who do Ronnie O'Sullivan, Luca Brecel play?
The 2024 World Snooker Championship draw was made on Thursday, but who will Ronnie O'Sullivan and defending champion Luca Brecel face in the first round?
Apr 18, 10:13
 Ireland players celebrate winning the Six Nations Championship and the Grand Slam with the trophies on March 18, 2023
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 30-21
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 30 to 21.
Dec 31, 07:35
 Ella Toone celebrates scoring for England Women on August 14, 2023
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 40-31
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 40 to 31.
Dec 31, 07:30
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan outlasts Luca Brecel to win Shanghai Masters
Ronnie O'Sullivan marks his first appearance of the 2023-24 season by recording an 11-9 victory over Luca Brecel in the Shanghai Masters final.
Sep 17, 15:40
 Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Luca Brecel stuns Ronnie O'Sullivan to reach World Championship semi-finals
Belgium's Luca Brecel remarkably reels off seven straight frames to record a 13-10 victory over seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan in the World Championship quarter-finals.
Apr 26, 15:36
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan builds lead over Luca Brecel in World Championship quarter-finals
Ronnie O'Sullivan is closing in on a place in another World Championship semi-final after building a 10-6 lead over Luca Brecel.
Apr 25, 21:24
 John Higgins pictured in January 2016
John Higgins blitzes Kyren Wilson to reach World Snooker Championship quarter-finals
Four-time winner John Higgins reaches the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals with a 13-2 victory over Kyren Wilson.
Apr 23, 21:20
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan to begin world title defence versus Pang Junxu
Ronnie O'Sullivan will begin his bid for an eighth world title with a first-round tie against China's Pang Junxu.
Apr 13, 08:38
 Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers whitewash defeat in Welsh Open quarter-finals
China's Tian Pengfei causes one of the biggest surprises of the 2022-23 season by whitewashing Ronnie O'Sullivan in the Welsh Open quarter-finals.
Feb 17, 18:24
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan breezes through to Masters quarter-finals
Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan breezes through to the Masters quarter-finals with a 6-1 victory over Luca Brecel.
Jan 9, 15:41
 Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Yan Bingtao suspended from World Snooker Tour
Former Masters champion Yan Bingtao is suspended from the World Snooker Tour after allegations of match-fixing.
Dec 12, 14:59
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan to face Judd Trump in World Snooker Championship final
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump will meet in the World Snooker Championship final after coming through their respective semi-final ties on Saturday.
Apr 30, 19:42
 John Higgins pictured in January 2016
John Higgins sets up Ronnie O'Sullivan tie with battling win
John Higgins wins a final-frame decider with Jack Lisowski to reach the World Snooker Championship semi-finals at the Crucible.
Apr 27, 22:21
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan seals place in World Snooker Championship semi-finals
Six-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan books his place in the World Snooker Championship semi-finals with a comfortable win over Stephen Maguire.
Apr 27, 10:02
 Neil Robertson in action in February 2016
Neil Robertson out of World Snooker Championship despite 147 break
2010 champion Neil Robertson hits a 147 break at the World Snooker Championship, but loses his second-round encounter to Jack Lisowski.
Apr 25, 21:37
 Neil Robertson in action in February 2016
Neil Robertson edges out Ronnie O'Sullivan in Masters quarter-finals
Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is out of the Masters at the quarter-finals stage after succumbing to Neil Robertson.
Jan 13, 16:36
 Mark Selby poses with the trophy after beating Ding Junhui in the final of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible on May 2, 2016
A closer look at Mark Selby's rise to the summit
Mark Selby won his fourth world title with victory over Shaun Murphy at the Crucible.
May 4, 13:45
 Mark Selby poses with the trophy after beating Ding Junhui in the final of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible on May 2, 2016
Mark Selby sets sights on number one ranking after fourth world title
Mark Selby's 18-15 victory over Shaun Murphy in the World Snooker Championship final moved him level with John Higgins on the all-time list.
May 4, 13:22
 Mark Selby poses with the trophy after beating Ding Junhui in the final of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible on May 2, 2016
A closer look at the multiple winners of the snooker World Championship
Mark Selby beat Shaun Murphy 18-15 in the Crucible final.
May 3, 21:41
 Mark Selby poses with the trophy after beating Ding Junhui in the final of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible on May 2, 2016
Mark Selby sinks Shaun Murphy to win fourth world title
Mark Selby held off a stirring fightback from his opponent in the final session to join John Higgins as a four-time champion.
May 3, 21:38
 Mark Williams in action in February 2016
Mark Williams plays down World Championship title chances
The 46-year-old Welshman made short work of old foe John Higgins on Saturday night, booking his place in the last eight with half a session to spare.
Apr 24, 21:45
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan dumped out of World Championship by Anthony McGill
Anthony McGill held his nerve to win 13-12 against the defending champion.
Apr 23, 21:41
 Mark Williams in action in February 2016
Mark Williams fumes at attempts to ban his break-off technique
The Welshman nudges the cue-ball into the back of the reds off the bottom cushion.
Apr 21, 21:33
 John Higgins pictured in January 2016
John Higgins blames Crucible pressure for first-round performance
Ding Junhui built a 5-4 overnight advantage over former champion Stuart Bingham.
Apr 19, 21:40
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'Winning the World Championship is anti-climactic'
Ronnie O'Sullivan is more excited by Sheffield's running routes and his new shop at Meadowhall.
Apr 16, 16:40
 Neil Robertson in action in February 2016
A closer look at the impending battle between Neil Robertson and O'Sullivan
The Australian has managed just one semi-final appearance in Sheffield since winning his first world title in 2010.
Apr 12, 11:24
 John Higgins pictured in January 2016
Five players to watch at the 2021 World Championships
Ronnie O'Sullivan held his sixth crown aloft in front of a socially distanced crowd last August.
Apr 12, 11:22
 John Higgins pictured in January 2016
John Higgins beats Ronnie O'Sullivan to win Players' Championship title
John Higgins wrapped up his win with a 127 clearance to black in the final frame.
Feb 28, 21:30
 John Higgins pictured in January 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan to meet John Higgins in Players Championship final
With O'Sullivan already progressing into a record-equalling 57th ranking event final, John Higgins joined him with a comfortable 6-1 win over Wilson.
Feb 27, 23:50
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan advances to record-equalling 57th ranking event final
The world champion recovered from 3-0 down to beat Barry Hawkins 6-4 and reach the final of the Players Championship.
Feb 26, 23:11
 John Higgins pictured in January 2016
Jordan Brown loses to John Higgins in Milton Keynes
The Northern Irishman was hammered 6-0.
Feb 24, 16:50
 A general shot on the snooker World Championship trophy
Five things you may not know about Welsh Open winner Jordan Brown
The Northern Irishman's victory over Ronnie O'Sullivan has earned him a place in this week's Players Championship.
Feb 22, 12:42
 A general shot on the snooker World Championship trophy
Jason Ferguson backs Yan Bingtao to become a national hero
WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson says Yan has the necessary 'staying-power' to be a contender for more trophies.
Jan 18, 17:44
 A general shot on the snooker World Championship trophy
Five of Yan Bingtao's potential successors as China's dominance takes shape
No fewer than 19 Chinese players currently inhabit the world's top 100.
Jan 18, 17:42
 A general shot on the snooker World Championship trophy
Yan Bingtao crowned Masters champion after beating John Higgins
The 20-year-old becomes the second Chinese player to win the tournament.
Jan 18, 08:43
 John Higgins pictured in January 2016
John Higgins to face Yan Bingtao in Masters final
The 20-year-old Chinese player has his sights set on a maiden major title after beating the defending champion in the last four in Milton Keynes.
Jan 17, 00:00
 John Higgins pictured in January 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan crashes out of Masters to John Higgins
The Scot made the highest break of the tournament with a 145 clearance.
Jan 15, 23:30
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in 2016
Snooker roundup: Ronnie O'Sullivan overcomes Ding Junhui at Masters
Ronnie O'Sullivan looked to be heading out of the tournament when he trailed 5-3.
Jan 13, 23:38
 John Higgins pictured in January 2016
John Higgins hails Zhou Yuelong after UK Championship clash
The 22-year-old beat John Higgins 6-2.
Dec 2, 21:10
 Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump claims underdogs could go all the way in UK Championship
John Higgins also advanced as he beat Jak Jones.
Nov 30, 19:38
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