ABOUT
About Spartans Rugby Club: Building Strength, Unity, and Passion Since 2017
Founded in 2017, Spartans Rugby Club has swiftly established itself as a prominent presence in the rugby community. With a strong focus on developing athletes both on and off the field, our club has cultivated a reputation for excellence, teamwork, and commitment to the sport of rugby.
At Spartans, we compete in Union rugby, a dynamic and strategic version of the game that emphasizes discipline, athleticism, and cohesion. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the sport, we offer an inclusive environment where every individual is encouraged to grow, improve, and contribute to the collective success of the team.
how it all started
Back in the early 2000s who would have known that Joe a prop and Jaclyn a lock would have met on the rugby pitch. They fell in love while playing the sport they loved. They were married and created their family. One day their son asked them to start rugby for him and his junior high friends. That is in 2017 with 12 U14 boys. Now their rugby family has grown to incorporate all teams U8 to adults, men and women.
COACHES
Sean Donde
HS Boys JV
Coach has 30+ years of playing experience, beginning at the collegiate level in Maryland and Virginia. He played with Air Force military teams, men’s clubs in England, and clubs in Phoenix, AZ and Houston, TX.
His honors include selection to the US Military Korean Select Side and the Arizona 15 Select Side. Coach brings a global rugby perspective and a player-first coaching philosophy built on fundamentals, discipline, and teamwork.
Jimmy D Torres
Men's Coach
53 yrs old
Libra
Born in the year of the rat.
Enjoys bird watching, horse back riding, and short walks on the beach.
1990 - Began playing rugby - BARC
2019 - last official match - Galveston
2025- subbed in at prop, displayed proper walking pursuit angles, introduced how to crank the rookie opposing prop, begged for water and oxygen, and didn't get caught doing any of my favorite dark arts!
Positions played:
Prop, hooker, lock, flanks, 8 man
Wing, inside/outside center, water boy
Clubs played with:
Bay Area rfc
Kaneohe bay rfc
Okinawa hellcats rfc
Galveston rfc - Capt
Bayou City outlaws rfc - Capt - President
Fort worth rfc
Weasels rfc - Capt - founder
Lone Star Mercenaries rfc - HR director
Houston Old tin can RFC
Clubs coached:
Galveston rfc
Lone Star mercenaries rfc
Spartan rfc youth boys/girls, men, and women
Team Gallery
TRAINING FIELDS
bates park, angleton
briscoe, alvin
