RSA, formerly known as Royal & SunAlliance Insurance, will sponsor the men's senior squad as well as the A, Under-19 and women's national sides. The deal is initially for 2008 season and may be extended beyond this year.

"We are delighted to be partnering with such a globally recognised blue-chip brand as RSA," said Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom.

RSA's head of marketing and public relations Patrick Nally said: "Under their new professional structure and leadership team Cricket Ireland has embarked on an exciting strategic development phase and set high performance standards for all national teams and for the development of the sport as a whole.”

"Their aspiration and commitment sits very comfortably with our own brand and development objectives in Ireland.”