Contributed by Patrick Bourke
The Astley Cup began in 1923 when the Dubbo High School rugby team contested the Cup against the Sacred Heart College, Dubbo. The Sacred Heart College team put-up a plucky performance, but the Dubbo High School team was too strong, winning the game by 32-4. When the Astley Cup competition recommenced in 1925, Dubbo High competed against Bathurst and Orange high scho...
