Spartans bounce back with home win
16th May 2012
The Spartans returned to winning ways with a 27-6 home victory over the Hampshire Thrashers.The full match report can be found here.
In the weekends other match, the Cambridgeshire Cats stunned the East Kent Mavericks, winning 30-8.
The Spartans will look to extend their unbeaten home run when the Sussex Thunder come to Hannakins Farm.
Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30pm at the Spartans home ground. With free entry, ample parking and a family-friendly bar area, the team welcome anyone interested in coming down and cheering them on to victory!
In the weekends other matchups, the Cambridgeshire Cats will hope to build a winning streak when they face the Kent Exiles, and the East Kent Mavericks will look to bounce back against the Berkshire Renegades.
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Essex Spartans 27 - 6 Hampshire Thrashers
The Spartans returned to winning ways in week 2 with an emphatic 27-6 victory over the Hampshire Thrashers, extending the teams unbeaten home run.
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Essex Spartans 0 - 14 Kent Exiles
The Spartans kicked of their 2012 season with a shaky start, losing 14-0 to rivals the Kent Exiles
2012 schedule announced
26th March 2012
The Spartans are pleased to announce their 2012 fixtures have now been confirmed - and there promises to be some exciting matchups!The 2012 campaign kicks off on Sunday, May 6th with a mouthwatering trip to the Kent Exiles, who narrowly defeated the Spartans in Week 9 of last season to clinch the Division title.
The first home game of the season is the following weekend, Sunday, May 13th against the Hampshire Thrashers - the team who put the Spartans out of the playoffs in 2009.
The Spartans also have two Saturday fixtures for the first time - visiting the Hampshire Thrashers on Saturday, May 26th, and visiting the current Division 2 Champions South Wales Warriors on Saturday, June 16th.
The full fixture list can be found here, and we look forward to seeing our fans cheering us on to victory in 2012!
