Shaun Murphy

English snooker player

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Shaun Peter Murphy is an English professional snooker player who won the 2005 World Championship and has completed the Triple Crown. Nicknamed "The Magician", Murphy is noted for his straight cue action and his long potting.

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'I thought these days were behind me' - Murphy on Masters success Shaun Murphy reacts to his win in the 2025 Masters final - 10 years on from his last Triple Crown triumph. BBC Sport - Published on January 20, 2025
'Life in the old dog yet' - Murphy wins second Masters title Shaun Murphy holds off a stirring fightback by world champion Kyren Wilson to clinch his second Masters title with a 10-7 victory at Alexandra Palace. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2025
Murphy beats Wilson in thrilling Masters final - best shots Watch the best shots as Shaun Murphy beats Kyren Wilson in the final of the 2025 Masters. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2025

Murphy establishes lead over Wilson in Masters final Shaun Murphy dominates the opening session of the Masters final to establish a 6-2 lead over world champion Kyren Wilson at Alexandra Palace. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2025
Murphy makes 147 break in Masters semi-final win Shaun Murphy compiles only the sixth 147 maximum break in the history of the Masters, in his semi-final against Mark Allen. BBC Sport - Published on January 18, 2025
Murphy blows 147 with 'awful shot' on 15th black Watch the moment Shaun Murphy misses out on a maximum 147 break as he plays an "awful shot" on the 15th black during his quarter-final win against Neil Robertson at the Masters. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2025

Murphy into Masters semis despite maximum miss Shaun Murphy misses out on a maximum 147 break as he secures a place in the semi-finals of the Masters with a superb 6-2 victory over Neil Robertson at Alexandra Palace. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2025
Trump sets up Saudi semi-final with Murphy Judd Trump will play fellow Englishman Shaun Murphy in the semi-finals of the inaugural Saudi Arabia Masters. BBC Sport - Published on September 5, 2024
Trump sees off Murphy to win Shanghai Masters Judd Trump wins his first Shanghai Masters title by beating Shaun Murphy in the final. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2024
Trump thumps O'Sullivan to book place in final Judd Trump will face Shaun Murphy in Sunday's final after beating Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-3. BBC Sport - Published on July 20, 2024

Jones on course for 'biggest shock in sport' - Murphy Should Jak Jones claim the World Snooker Championship on Monday night at the Crucible by beating Kyren Wilson, former winner Shaun Murphy believes it would be "one of the biggest shocks in sport". BBC Sport - Published on May 5, 2024
Tour rebels should miss World Championship - Murphy Former Crucible champion Shaun Murphy says any player who joins a potential breakaway tour should not be allowed to play in snooker's biggest events. BBC Sport - Published on April 28, 2024
O'Sullivan beats Murphy to close in on eighth title Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Shaun Murphy 6-2 to reach his 14th Masters final and close in on a record-extending eighth title. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2024	O'Sullivan criticism should be via 'correct channels' Seven-time Masters champion Ronnie O'Sullivan should direct his complaints through the "correct channels and make his voice heard", says Shaun Murphy. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2024
'Simply ridiculous' - Murphy hits first 147 in Shoot-Out history Shaun Murphy makes the first 147 break in Snooker Shoot-Out history as he beats Hungarian teenager Bulcsu Revesz. BBC Sport - Published on December 7, 2023	Snooker in best state ever, says Murphy Shaun Murphy says "snooker is in the best state it has ever been in" with the World Championship set to start on Saturday in Sheffield. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023
Murphy beats Wilson to win Tour Championship Shaun Murphy beats Kyren Wilson in the Tour Championship final to claim his second ranking title of the season. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2023	Murphy withstands Selby fightback to reach final Shaun Murphy will play Kyren Wilson in Sunday's Tour Championship final after withstanding a late fightback by Mark Selby in Hull to win 10-9. BBC Sport - Published on April 1, 2023
Milkins defeats Murphy to win Welsh Open Robert Milkins wins his second career ranking title by beating Shaun Murphy 9-7 in a thrilling Welsh Open final in Llandudno. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2023	Murphy to face Milkins in Welsh Open final Shaun Murphy will face European series chasing Robert Milkins in Sunday's Welsh Open final in Llandudno. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2023
Allen sets up final against Murphy or Trump Mark Allen cruises to a 6-1 semi-final win over Noppon Saengkham at the World Grand Prix to set up a final against Shaun Murphy or Judd Trump. BBC Sport - Published on January 20, 2023	Watch: Masters quarter-finals - Trump v Hawkins Watch live coverage Judd Trump v Barry Hawkins & Shaun Murphy v Stuart Bingham of the Masters at Alexandra Palace BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2023
Murphy holds off Robertson to advance in Masters Shaun Murphy holds off a fightback from defending champion Neil Robertson to reach the quarter-finals of the Masters with a 6-4 win at Alexandra Palace. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2023	O'Sullivan to face Brecel in Masters first round World number one Ronnie O'Sullivan will play Luca Brecel in the Masters first round, while Neil Robertson faces Shaun Murphy. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2022
Injured Murphy plays through 'agony' to beat Trump Shaun Murphy beats Judd Trump 6-5 at the UK Snooker Championships despite playing "in complete agony". BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2022	Murphy criticism 'water off my back' - O'Sullivan Ronnie O'Sullivan dismisses Shaun Murphy's criticism of his attitude towards snooker, saying it is "water off my back". BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2022
Watch: UK Snooker Championship - Trump, Murphy & Bingham in action Watch Judd Trump, Shaun Murphy & Stuart Bingham in the UK Cazoo Snooker Championship in York Barbican. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2022