Stade Francais' five-match losing run in the Top 14 came to an end on Sunday, while Toulouse missed the chance to take second.
Wales moved up to second in the Six Nations standings with a bonus-point victory over Italy, George North getting two tries.
The Waratahs came unstuck as the Jaguares recorded a memorable and confidence-boosting 38-28 win Saturday.
The leaders of the Top 14, Montpellier, thumped their nearest rivals on Saturday, while struggling Oyonnax also claimed an important win.
England conceded more penalties in a match since Eddie Jones took charge against France and the head coach knows what needs to change.
Jonathan Sexton is expecting a stern test from England next weekend as Eddie Jones' side attempt to deny them a Grand Slam.
After seeing his side suffer a second successive Six Nations defeat, England coach Eddie Jones said: "We're learning from these games."
England needed a bonus-point win in Paris to deny Ireland the Six Nations title, but Eddie Jones' men were beaten 22-16 by France.
England stand between Ireland and a Grand Slam, but the latter are already confirmed as winners of the 2018 Six Nations.
The Blues converted a last-minute try against the Lions to snatch their first Super Rugby victory of the season from the jaws of defeat.