Wing Teddy Thomas put more pressure on Stade Francais coach Heyneke Meyer as Racing 92 came out on top in the Paris derby.
Exeter Chiefs were in control at half-time, but Bristol Bears scored 20 points without reply in the second half to snatch a stunning win.
South Africa director of rugby said Francois Louw "was already ready to go where the fire was hottest" in a stellar international career.
Munster were delighted to have Andrew Conway back in Pro14 action as he settled an all-Irish affair with Ulster.
Toulouse's contrasting home and away form continued as they defeated visitors and 2018-19 Top 14 final opponents Clermont Auvergne.
Taylor Swift proved the unlikely inspiration for beleaguered Premiership champions Saracens as they roared to victory at Gloucester.
A looming points deduction would see Saracens facing a Premiership relegation battle this season, but they defeated Gloucester on Saturday.
Stormers and Springbok hooker Scarra Ntubeni has known World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi since the age of 12. He gives Mark Keohane a first-hand account...
Rob du Preez kicked 17 points while his brother Dan scored Sale Sharks' only try in a hard-fought 28-18 Premiership victory over Wasps.
Andrew Porter and Ronan Kelleher each crossed twice as Leinster maintained their 100 per cent record, while Edinburgh beat Dragons.