WPBSA Statement | Ronnie O’Sullivan
WPBSA Statement 26th October 2022
The WPBSA and Ronnie O’Sullivan Disciplinary Hearing Finding
After a WPBSA Disciplinary Committee hearing before an independent tribunal on 16th September 2022, Ronnie O’Sullivan was found to have breached the WPBSA Conduct Regulations and his players contract:
The allegation was that the Player had made a lewd and offensive gesture on two separate occasions in televised matches at the UK Championship 2021 and World Championship 2022.
At the hearing Mr O’Sullivan denied the allegations.
On 24th October 2022, the sanction imposed on Mr O’Sullivan was:
- To pay a fine of £2,000; and
- To pay the costs of the Hearing fixed at £2,000
Mr O’Sullivan has the right to appeal the decisions of the Disciplinary Committee.
The WPBSA Members Rules
1.1 Members shall, at all times (i.e. whether at a Tournament or not), behave in a proper and correct manner consistent with their status as professional sportsmen.
1.3 A Member shall not make or cause to be made any statement or commit or cause to be committed any act which in the reasonable view of the WPBSA is likely to bring into disrepute the games of snooker and/or billiards.
WSL Players Contract
3.1.5 Behave in a professional and reputable manner befitting a professional sportsperson.
3.1.6 Not to do anything that may damage the reputation and goodwill of the Snooker Parties and the Partners
