First things first, SAFETY!! Always have the right gear, there is no doubt that there is a cosmic force that has the ability to always know the day you forgot your cup. On that day if you spar you will no doubt be doubled over in pain. So let's run it down: cup, mouthguard, shinguards, 16oz gloves or mma sparring gloves, headgear, and most importantly know the rules. Everyone spars a little different and for a variety of reasons, make sure you go over it with your sparring partner before you start. Don't be too brave is probably an understatement. If you're hurt or rocked, just take a knee, no need to take further unnecessary damage during sparring. Learn from your mistakes, you're not in there to continue making them. While we're talking about bravery, if you're in a gym in which you are not a member, don't quickly agree to spar anyone. Not everybody is your training buddy, I have heard enough horror stories to not ever jump right in with just anybody. I know of a guy that had gone to Jit schools was choked out and drug out to the parking lot, and maybe even worse you actually beat the dude and they go get a weapon or there boys jump in wanting a piece of you. Really!?!
Next I would say you need to know your intensity you can't expect your going to get a lot of rounds in going 80-90%. My understanding is that Dutch kickboxers go hard in sparring but they don't fight as often, where Muay thai fighters spar much lighter because they fight much more often. Just know before you start sparring how hard you're going, its better not to be surprised by strong right hook or surprise your partner with a leg kick that has him hobbling out of the ring.
Last but not least if you sustain an injury during training, treat it and if necessary get it checked out. If you don't have your body how can you train for that matter fight?
Happy punching each others faces.
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