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Irish Daily Mirror
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Snooker hero O'Sullivan packed in conventional living for luxury canal boat
Ronnie O'Sullivan once splurged £130,000 on a canal boat—only for it to meet the same unfortunate end as his previous one. As snooker's all-time top earner with £14.73 million in career prize money, the seven-time world champion could have easily indulged in a luxury yacht or a sprawling mansion. But true to his unconventional nature, the Rocket—who dominates snooker's record books and is widely hailed as the sport's greatest ever—chose something more low-key. In 2018, he bought a luxury narrowboat named Morfe Lady Three. He moored the 60-foot vessel along Regent's Canal, which winds its way through north and east London. Equipped with a full suite of amenities, the boat offered a peaceful escape from the pressures of city life. Its spacious lounge area was adorned with an indoor fireplace, cosy furnishings such as a sofa, armchair, and rug, as well as a television. O'Sullivan humbly spoke about his purchase to TV presenter Matt Smith in a Eurosport video, saying it's "no big yacht but it's alright.' Yet his floating retreat was still kitted out with a modern kitchen that included a double oven and a wooden oval table. The boat also boasted a bedroom with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom featuring tiled floors, redwood vanity units with granite work tops, and a large wash basin. The 49-year-old explained to Smith: "I lived on a boat about seven or eight years ago in London and I loved it. I spent about three or four months living on it but couldn't use it because I had to get back to work - but I always had it in my mind that I'd buy another one." He went on to highlight the benefits of his curious purchase, adding: "I couldn't sit in a hotel room but I come in, have a little kip, put the snooker on, the TV on, have a few friends come in. You don't feel like you're cooped up so much. It's nice to see water." But it appears O'Sullivan's need to "get back to work" took precedent once again, as he reportedly listed his narrow boat for sale just a year later for £129,950, without looking for a replacement afterwards. Since then, he has gone on to win two more world championships, though he missed out on winning a record eighth title when eventual winner Zhao Xintong defeated him in the 2025 semi-finals earlier this month. Returning to professional play for the first time since January after an extended hiatus from the sport, the veteran showed flashes of brilliance but also admitted to a lack of confidence, partly due to issues with his cue. He snapped his equipment in his previous appearance earlier in the year and couldn't get comfortable with his new one, changing his cue tip for the first session against Zhao. O'Sullivan was ultimately dumped out in a 17-7 defeat, despite beginning the Friday morning session level at 4-4 with his Chinese opponent - who went on to beat Mark Williams in the final. The Rocket's turbulent season saw him make last-minute withdrawals from the German Masters and UK Open, as well as calling off an exhibition match with John Higgins in Helsinki.
Edinburgh Live
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Ronnie O'Sullivan's £130k canal boat home and sad reason he 'had to leave it'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan once splashed out on a £130,000 canal boat, only to part ways with it a year later. The seven-time world champion, who has raked in more than any other player in the history of snooker with career earnings totalling £14.73million, is not one for predictable spending. The Rocket, holder of most of snooker's records including the highest number of Triple Crown titles and maximum breaks, doesn't necessarily splash his cash in the manner you'd expect from an international sports star. This was evident in 2018 when he shunned the typical yacht or multi-million pound mansion for a luxury narrowboat. His 60-foot floating home, named Morfe Lady Three, was anchored on Regent's Canal, which snakes through north and east London. It offered a tranquil retreat from the city's hustle and bustle, complete with a cosy lounge featuring an indoor fireplace, sofa, chair and rug. READ MORE - King Charles' 'frustrated' five-word comment to Queen Camilla at VE Day event READ MORE - Edinburgh accountant turned Miss GB finalist on what pageant world 'is really like' Despite downplaying his purchase to TV host Matt Smith in a Eurosport clip, saying it's "no big yacht but it's alright," the boat was far from basic. It boasted a contemporary kitchen equipped with an oven and wooden oval table, a bedroom with a double bed, and an en-suite bathroom decked out with a tiled floor, redwood vanity units topped with granite, and a sizeable wash basin. The 49 year old disclosed to Smith: "I lived on a boat for about seven or eight years ago in London and I loved it. I spent about three or four months living on it but couldn't use it because I had to get back to work - but I always had it in my mind that I'd buy another one.", reports the Express. He continued to detail the perks of his maritime living arrangement, sharing: "I couldn't sit in a hotel room but I come in, have a little kip, put the snooker on, the TV on, have a few friends come in. You don't feel like you're cooped up so much. It's nice to see water." Yet, O'Sullivan's commitment to returning to "get back to work" seemed to take the front seat again, as he apparently put his nautical home up for sale after only a year for £129,950, and chose not to look for another. Since then, he has captured two additional world championships, though he missed out on clinching an unprecedented eighth title after a semi-final defeat to eventual champion Zhao Xintong in the 2025 tournament earlier this month. Returning to professional play for the first time since January following a prolonged hiatus from snooker, O'Sullivan displayed flashes of brilliance but also vocalised a persistent lack of confidence, related in part to his battles with his cue. Having snapped his stick earlier in the year, he struggled to adapt to a replacement, even switching his cue tip during his first session against Zhao. O'Sullivan was ultimately knocked out with a 17-7 scoreline, despite kicking off the Friday morning session on equal footing at 4-4 with his Chinese rival. His rocky year kicked off with eleventh-hour pull-outs from the German Masters and UK Open, as well as cancelling an exhibition match with John Higgins in Helsinki.
Wales Online
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Ronnie O'Sullivan lived on £130,000 canal boat but snooker star was forced to sell again
Ronnie O'Sullivan lived on £130,000 canal boat but snooker star was forced to sell again Ronnie O'Sullivan has amassed a fortune thanks to his legendary snooker career - and the Rocket used his eye-watering earnings to make one bizarre purchase a few years ago Ronnie O'Sullivan sold his narrow boat a year after purchasing it (Image: Eurosport ) Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan once splashed out on a £130,000 canal boat, only to sell it a year later. The seven-time world champion has earned more money over his long, glittering career than any other player in the history of the sport, with his prize money amounting to £14.73million. O'Sullivan holds most of the sport's records, including the highest number of Triple Crown titles and maximum breaks. However, his spending habits haven't always aligned with what you might expect from an international sports icon. That was clear to see in 2018 when he decided to buy a luxury narrow boat, named Morfe Lady Three, instead of a yacht or a multi-million-pound mansion as others might have. Moored on Regent's Canal, which runs between north and east London, the 60-foot boat provided a peaceful retreat from the stresses of the English capital. It boasted a cosy lounge area complete with an indoor fire chimney, a sofa, chair and rug, as well as a television. O'Sullivan downplayed his purchase to TV presenter Matt Smith in a popular Eurosport clip. In his typical nonchalant fashion, he quipped it's "no big yacht but it's alright.' Article continues below Yet, the boat still featured a modern kitchen with an oven and wooden oval table, a bedroom with a double bed, and an en-suite bathroom adorned with a tiled floor, redwood vanity units with granite worktops, and a large wash basin. The 49-year-old snooker legend revealed to Smith (via the Mirror): "I lived on a boat about seven or eight years ago in London and I loved it. I spent about three or four months living on it but couldn't use it because I had to get back to work - but I always had it in my mind that I'd buy another one." O'Sullivan's boat had plenty of luxury features (Image: Eurosport ) He went on to explain why he made the unique purchase, saying: "I couldn't sit in a hotel room but I come in, have a little kip, put the snooker on, the TV on, have a few friends come in. You don't feel like you're cooped up so much. It's nice to see water." But it appears O'Sullivan's work commitments took priority once more, leading him to put his boat on the market just a year later for £129,950, without looking to buy another. Since then, he has added two more world championships to his tally, though he missed out on a record eighth title after being defeated in the semi-finals of the 2025 tournament by eventual winner Zhao Xintong earlier this month. Article continues below Making his first professional appearance since January after taking an extended break from snooker, the veteran displayed flashes of brilliance but repeatedly voiced concerns over his confidence levels. That was partly due to issues with his cue, having snapped it in frustration during his last outing earlier in the year. He struggled to adapt to his new one throughout the recent World Championship and even changed his cue tip during the first session against Zhao. Despite starting Friday morning's session level at 4-4 with his Chinese rival, O'Sullivan was ultimately defeated 17-7. His tumultuous season included last-minute withdrawals from the German Masters and UK Open, as well as calling off an exhibition match with John Higgins in Helsinki.
Daily Mirror
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ronnie O'Sullivan bought £130k canal boat he lived on after being forced to sell
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan is never one to follow convention, and that was no different when he treated himself to a luxury 60-foot canal boat a few years ago Ronnie O'Sullivan once splashed out on a £130,000 canal boat before it suffered the same fate as his first. As snooker 's highest-ever earner with career winnings of £14.73million, the seven-time world champion would have been well within his rights to buy a fancy yacht or a mansion. But the Rocket, who holds the majority of snooker's records and is widely considered to be the best player ever, opted for something far less conventional. In 2018, O'Sullivan decided to treat himself to a luxury narrow boat, named Morfe Lady Three. He moored it on Regent's Canal, which snakes through north and east London. The 60-footer offered the perfect escape from the stresses of the capital thanks to its wide range of amenities. Its spacious lounge area was adorned with an indoor fireplace, cosy furnishings such as a sofa, armchair, and rug, as well as a television. O'Sullivan humbly spoke about his purchase to TV presenter Matt Smith in a Eurosport video, saying it's "no big yacht but it's alright.' Yet his floating retreat was still kitted out with a modern kitchen that included a double oven and a wooden oval table. The boat also boasted a bedroom with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom featuring tiled floors, redwood vanity units with granite work tops, and a large wash basin. The 49-year-old explained to Smith: "I lived on a boat about seven or eight years ago in London and I loved it. I spent about three or four months living on it but couldn't use it because I had to get back to work - but I always had it in my mind that I'd buy another one." He went on to highlight the benefits of his curious purchase, adding: "I couldn't sit in a hotel room but I come in, have a little kip, put the snooker on, the TV on, have a few friends come in. You don't feel like you're cooped up so much. It's nice to see water." But it appears O'Sullivan's need to "get back to work" took precedent once again, as he reportedly listed his narrow boat for sale just a year later for £129,950, without looking for a replacement afterwards. Since then, he has gone on to win two more world championships, though he missed out on winning a record eighth title when eventual winner Zhao Xintong defeated him in the 2025 semi-finals earlier this month. Returning to professional play for the first time since January after an extended hiatus from the sport, the veteran showed flashes of brilliance but also admitted to a lack of confidence, partly due to issues with his cue. He snapped his equipment in his previous appearance earlier in the year and couldn't get comfortable with his new one, changing his cue tip for the first session against Zhao. O'Sullivan was ultimately dumped out in a 17-7 defeat, despite beginning the Friday morning session level at 4-4 with his Chinese opponent - who went on to beat Mark Williams in the final. The Rocket's turbulent season saw him make last-minute withdrawals from the German Masters and UK Open, as well as calling off an exhibition match with John Higgins in Helsinki.
