Emma Louise Jones, a familiar face in Premier Sports rugby coverage, has announced she is taking a break from her presenting duties due to ongoing health issues.
In addition to her rugby role, Jones also contributes to BBC programmes and Leeds United.
In early June, Jones shared an update on her condition: “My health hasn’t been in a great place for quite some time now and I’ve spent more time in hospital than my own home.
“I’m taking time away from work/life to focus on getting back to full strength. I’ll be back soon.”
Jones, who boasts over 345,000 followers on social media, received an outpouring of support following her announcement.
Among those offering well-wishes was Sky Sports icon Jeff Stelling, who tweeted: “Sorry to hear that. Hope things improve soon.”
Yesterday, Jones provided a positive update: “Hello! Thank you for all of your lovely messages checking in about my health.
“I had an op a month ago. I’m on high dose steroids & trialling other medication & (touch wood) I’m feeling so much stronger. Life is beautiful.
Telegraph includes nine England stars in their current Lions squad for 2025 tour
Farrell will take a break from his role with Ireland from December 2024 until the conclusion of the Lions tour.
The Lions have already released the nine-match schedule for the 2025 Tour to Australia including three Test matches against the Wallabies.
2025 Lions Tour to Australia (kick off times TBC)
- 28 June, Lions vs Western Force, Perth (Optus Stadium)
- 2 July, Lions vs Queensland Reds, Brisbane (Suncorp Stadium)
- 5 July, Lions vs NSW Waratahs, Sydney (Allianz Stadium)
- 9 July, Lions vs ACT Brumbies, Canberra (GIO Stadium)
- 12 July, Lions vs Invitational AU & NZ, Adelaide (Adelaide Oval)
- 19 July, 1st Test, Lions vs Wallabies, Brisbane (Suncorp Stadium)
- 22 July, Lions vs Melbourne Rebels, Melbourne (Marvel Stadium)
- 26 July, 2nd Test, Lions vs Wallabies, Melbourne (Melbourne Cricket Ground/MCG)
- 2 Aug, 3rd Test, Lions vs Wallabies, Sydney (Accor Stadium)
2025 Lions squad (Telegraph)
Loosehead-prop:
- Ellis Genge (England)
- Andrew Porter (Ireland)
- Pierre Schoeman (Scotland)
Hooker:
- Ronan Kelleher (Ireland)
- Dewi Lake (Wales)
- Dan Sheehan (Ireland)
Tighthead-prop:
- Finlay Bealham (Ireland)
- Zander Fagerson (Scotland)
- Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)
Lock:
- Adam Beard (Wales)
- Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)
- Ollie Chessum (England)
- Maro Itoje (England)
- George Martin (England)
- Joe McCarthy (Ireland)
