About Spartans Rugby Club
Spartans RFC was founded as a rugby club in 1960 by former pupils and a master of Bromsgrove School who lived in the Sutton Coldfield area.
Midlands 4 West (South) league Winners in 2008
The Club played it’s first game against Dudley Kingswinford (away) finishing worthy winners by nineteen points to eleven. Keith Hill, one of our founders and a player in that first game, remains a visitor and strong supporter of the Club.
The Club had a “nomadic” early existence until the Coppice Lane ground was bought in the 1970’s, and was officially opened by the Viscount Cobham in June 1972. The clubhouse has been developed over the years from its original wooden structure and offers a warm welcome to you. There are plans to continually upgrade the building, with a pitched roof our latest project.
We have recently ensured that the playing and training areas are maintained to a high standard throughout the year, and supported by Alpha Sports (Lichfield) our training equipment remains in excellent order.
When league rugby began in 1987/88 Spartans remained true to their beliefs of playing hard, playing fair and enjoying the friendships made. Life in the early days of Warwickshire leagues saw this approach tested, but we kept to those ideals and in April 2005 we won the Warwickshire Shield, beating Marconi 9 – 3 and securing our first piece of silverware in the 15 a side game. In April 2006 we were Warwickshire First Division Champions. In season 2006 – 07 we won the Warwickshire Shield again, this time beating Pinley 20 - 7. In 2007 – 08 we won our fourth trophy in four seasons as Champions of Midlands Division Four West (South). Season 2008 – 09 saw us playing in Midlands Three West (South) when, contrary to the predictions of many, we competed well and maintained our hard won league status. After another RFU carve up, 2009 - 10 sees us spending our forty - ninth season in Midlands Two West (South) bringing many challenges against senior clubs we once only dreamed of playing.
Warwickshire Shield Winners in 2007
Warwickshire First Division Champions in 2006
To support our rapid progress the Club has a policy of encouraging young players to join our growing junior section and develop our future playing strength. Any new players in the age range of u12 – u16 are very welcome to join us on a Sunday morning.
On the senior side we are always looking for ways to dOn the senior side we are always looking for ways to develop the club and attract new players. In season 2009 –
10 we aim to run four adult sides to cater for all abilities, supported by quality facilities, quality equipment and quality coaching to meet the new challenges. In short, we look forward to seeing you play in the Spartans black shirt to those original Spartan values.
If you’d like to know more please contact the Spartans Hotline – 07790 544259 or email us at
Warwickshire Shield Winners in 2005
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