John Higgins
Born: February 11, 1996 (age 28)
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Nationality: 
Scottish
ScottishPosition: Defender
Sports Mole has 92 articles about John Higgins. Articles 1 to 40:
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, 11:13
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
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 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, 16:40
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, 16:36
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, 22:24
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, 22:20
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, 09:38
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 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
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 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, 20:42
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, 23:21
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, 11:02
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, 22:37
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
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, 14:45
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, 22:41
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, 22:45
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, 22:33
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, 17:40
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, 12:24
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, 12:22
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Mark Selby and John Higgins advance to second round at Milton Keynes
John Higgins also wins on opening day at Milton Keynes.
Nov 23, 22:14
Kyren Wilson beats Judd Trump to win first title on English soil
The 28-year-old defeated the world number one 3-1 in the Championship League final.
Oct 30, 23:22
Judd Trump books spot in English Open final
Judd Trump saw off John Higgins in his semi-final while Neil Robertson edged past Mark Selby.
Oct 17, 22:53
World Championship: Five memorable moments from 2020 tournament
John Higgins claimed the first maximum of his Crucible career.
Aug 16, 20:51
Veterans Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Williams to meet again in quarter-finals
Ronnie O'Sullivan insisted the next generation of players are "not that good" after Sunday's win.
Aug 10, 11:25
Judd Trump edges past Yan Bingtao as he chases history
No first-time Crucible champion has defended their title.
Aug 7, 23:33
John Higgins dumped out of World Championship by Kurt Maflin
John Higgins has been runner-up in each of the last three years.
Aug 6, 22:50
A look at the previous Crucible maximums after John Higgins joins list
The Scot became the seventh man to make a maximum in Sheffield.
Aug 6, 14:40
John Higgins vows to put "heart and soul" into quest for fifth world title
The Scot begins his campaign against fellow veteran Matthew Stevens on Saturday.
Jul 31, 23:09
