BENCHCASTS - Sunday, February 7

Cork boss Conor Counihan and Monaghan manager Seamus McEnaney speaking after Cork's 3-13 to 3-12 win in Scotstown in Division One of the National Football League.



Cork midfielder Nicholas Murphy speaking after the Rebels' win over Monaghan.




Cork City defender Danny Murphy speaking to Paul.



Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy reflecting on the Six Nations win over Italy.



Ireland flanker Kevin McLaughlin speaking after making his debut in the Six Nations win against Italy.



Paul

BENCHCASTS - Saturday, February 6

Dan Murray speaking to Paul after his departure from Cork City.



Cork boss Conor Counihan speaking ahead of the Rebels' National Football League opener against Monaghan.



Paul

Yock. Just.... yock...

Doesn't that make you sick to your stomach?

The sight of one of City's best players in Shamrock Rovers colours?

It's horrible. It really is.

Ruairi

Too many late nights?

Munster's Keith Earls catching some shut-eye during Ireland training at the RDS this week.



Paul

Robinho at Santos

Wow! Those Santos fans really know how to give a warm welcome to a Manchester City reserve!



Paul

Champions League > Superbowl

Apparently the Champions League Final is now a bigger deal than the Superbowl.

Figures from last year's showpieces indicated that Barcelona's win over Manchester United was watched by 109 million people.

That's three million more than the Superbowl between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals, meaning that the Champions League final is the most watched sports event of the year for the first time.

One could argue that the Superbowl is viewed primarily by an American audience, whereas the Champions League final is truly a global affair.

This year's Superbowl takes place on Sunday between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints, and I can't wait.

True story, that.

Ruairi

Six Nations time!

I'm back in the office today after two weeks of holidays, and subsequently back in the world of blogging.

The Six Nations gets underway this weekend, so expect to hear the phrase "back-to-back Grandslam titles" several million times over the next few weeks.

To whet the appetite, here are the BBC's top ten tries of last year's Championship.



Paul

That's got to hurt

The dude went on to win Gold at the X-Games after that! He's made of titanium, is the only conclusion I can come up with.

He's also had a super duper top secret pipe built for him by Red Bull, that's only accessible by helicopter. How amazing is that?

Link

Ruairi

Look a little likey

An American teenage girl

Chelsea Midfielder Frank Lampard (centre)

Laugh? I nearly pissed myself.

Ruairi

United v City - Part Deux

So tonight's the night. Hopefully Gary Neville will start, so he can give Carlos Tevez the finger closer to him, which will result in Carlos ripping his head off, I'd imagine.

I think United will be too strong tonight and will win two or three nil. Not that I'm biased or wearing a Man United top at this moment in time. Oh no.

Ruairi

Take That Owen Coyle!

Ha, that showed him.

Oh wait. It didn't.

Ruairi

Wait - I found it

Ha ha, he's like a kid in school.

Ruairi