Rob Baxter's Exeter Chiefs survived a late scare to defeat Sale Sharks and remain firmly on track for the Champions Cup quarter-finals.
Gareth Anscombe missed the Rugby World Cup through injury, with his absence telling in Wales' semi-final loss to South Africa.
There were seven tries in Leinster's 43-16 European Champions Cup win over Northampton Saints as they made it 10 victories from 10.
Bath were no match for a classy Clermonth Auvergne in Friday's European Rugby Champions Cup clash.
Leone Nakarawa has been linked with a return to Glasgow Warriors after Racing 92 announced they had sacked their star lock on Friday.
Rugby Australia (RA) chief executive Raelene Castle defended the decision to settle with Israel Folau.
John Barclay, a veteran of 76 caps, will continue his rugby career but has opted to step away from Scotland duty.
Former Australia international Israel Folau says he has been "vindicated" after reaching a settlement with Rugby Australia.
Johannesburg will host the first of three Tests between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
Negotiations over Israel Folau's claim to recoup 14 million Australian dollars from Rugby Australia have reached a conclusion.
Suliasi Vunivalu will leave the Melbourne Storm to join Super Rugby side the Reds in 2021.
A round of talks between Israel Folau and Rugby Australia have ended without agreement, but the player is optimistic.
The Hurricanes will be without Ardie Savea for most of the 2020 Super Rugby season.
Steve Hansen has accepted a mentoring, consulting and advising role at Toyota Verblitz.
Toulouse have hit form and made light work of Bayonne at home, while Brive defeated Stade Francais.
London Irish battled to claim a draw at Bristol Bears despite seeing Ollie Hoskins sent off on the stroke of half-time.