The team drew players primarily from local schools, under the direction of teacher Carl Kaufmann, and quickly achieved its first success; in 1909, they were runners-up to FSV 1897 Hannover in the national rugby final, losing 6–3.
Tim pemain menarik terutama dari sekolah-sekolah setempat, di bawah arahan guru Carl Kaufmann, dan dengan cepat mencapai keberhasilan pertama; pada 1909 mereka runner-up untuk FSV 1897 Hannover dalam rugby nasional terakhir, kalah 6-3.