Brian O'Driscoll will be part of Off The Ball's definitive coverage of the Six Nations, starting on Newstalk tonight.

As Ireland look to defend their crown, O'Driscoll - a hero of many a Six Nations past - will be in the hotseat on Off The Ball from 7pm.

Click here to see the dates Brian will be providing analysis on air during the tournament.

Off The Ball will also have contributions throughout the tournament from a revered group of regular analysts, including Keith Wood, Eddie O'Sullivan, Bernard Jackman, Trevor Hogan, Liam Toland and Gerry Thornley..