Racing 92 stretched their Top 14 winning run to five matches with a dramatic defeat of Toulouse.
Henry Purdy and Lewis Thiede touched down within two minutes of one another to see Bristol Bears past Northampton Saints.
Scotland have called up the fit-again Sam Skinner and Matt Fagerson ahead of their clash with Italy in Rome on February 22.
Jamie George said he is not leaving Saracens earlier this week and England team-mate Elliot Daly is also staying put.
The Reds squandered a promising lead in Argentina as the Jaguares claimed their second win of the season.
The Ospreys claimed only their second Pro14 win over the season at the expense of high-flying Ulster in a stormy Swansea.
Lyon surrendered first place in Top 14 as they lost away to Bordeaux-Begles, who won a contest that was closer than the scoreline suggests.
London Irish handled challenging conditions impressively to win at Harlequins, while champions Saracens were too good for Sale Sharks.
The Brumbies looked to be heading for victory following a Folau Fainga'a hat-trick, but they were unable to hold off the Highlanders.
Stuart Hogg was among the scorers on his Exeter Chiefs return as Gloucester were beaten at home.
It was a record-breaking outing for Munster in Pro14 action on Friday, while Glasgow Warriors were also big winners.
Andrew Kellaway scored two tries against his former club, the Waratahs, to give the Rebels a valuable win in Melbourne.
Worcester Warriors posted an update on Michael Fatialofa, while Saracens announced a pledge towards his recovery fund.
Allianz admitted it was a "difficult decision" to cease their sponsorship of disgraced Premiership champions Saracens.
There was mixed news from head coach Eddie Jones for England on the injury front on Thursday.
Several Saracens stars are expected to stay despite the club's relegation from the Premiership, and Jamie George said he is going nowhere.