The Sue Moloney Memorial Cup
The Sue Moloney Memorial Cup is a memorial trophy, played at the end of every season. Harlequin Ladies have taken on various opposition over the years in a game celebrating the life of a dear friend and team-mate.
Sue Moloney was a true Harlequin Lady who gave her all both on and off the field for Harlequin Ladies. Having joined HLFC in the 1997/8 season, Moloney became instrumental in setting up the first Harlequin Ladies youth side and continued to coach them for two seasons whilst also captaining the Ladies second XV with strength and determination. Moloney died in 2000 due to a meningitis infection. HLFC and the Moloney family ensure that Sue's memory lives on in the annual Sue Moloney Memorial Cup game, played as a friendly fixture.
The Sue Moloney Memorial Cup is a hard-fought but good spirited game played annually with both sides determined to win the coveted trophy. Harlequin Old Girls (HOGS) are always invited to play alongside the current HLFC squad and have twice been able to field an entire side, beating HLFC on both occasions. Over the season, the winners have been:
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