LIVESTREAM France: Cannes Iron Mask @ Aix-en-Provence Argonautes, April 19, 19:00 CET (7 pm, 1 pm ET)

A pivotal relegation battle in the French D1 Elite league meets title ambitions on Saturday, April 19, as the Aix-en-Provence Argonautes (2-4) host Southern Conference leaders Cannes Iron Mask (6-1-1) at Stade Jean Bouin.

Argonautes’ Relegation Escape Route

Fresh off a narrow 18-15 win over the Nice Dauphins, Aix-en-Provence can secure safety from relegation with a victory and a Nice loss today. Though underdogs, the Argonautes nearly stunned Cannes in a one-point 35-34 loss earlier this season, proving their capacity to disrupt. Coach Julien Marchand’s squad must leverage their physical secondary and RB Antoni Giglio’s ground game to exploit Cannes’ fatigue. With two games in hand, a win here could transform their survival narrative.

Watch live. Cannes Iron Mask @ Aix-en-Provence Argonautes, April 19, 19:00 CET (7 pm, 1 pm ET)

Cannes’ Title Chase Under Pressure

The Iron Mask’s early dominance (6-0 start) has faded with a winless two-game streak, allowing rivals like Marseille and Toulouse to close in. Cannes is playing its fourth game in four weeks, and must address sluggish starts and defensive lapses in the past two games that that allowed comebacks. QB Olivier Roys’s precision (1,399 yds/13 TDs in 2025) remains key, but managing fatigue against Aix-en-Provence’s front seven will test their depth.

Key Matchup: Fatigue vs. Fight

Cannes’ high-tempo offense, reliant on WR Timothe Labarriere’s deep threats, faces an Argonautes defense that has improved over their last three. Turnovers and red-zone efficiency will decide whether Cannes stabilizes their conference lead or the Argonautes clinch a survival milestone.

With playoff stakes and relegation drama colliding, this clash promises tension.

Watch live. Cannes Iron Mask @ Aix-en-Provence Argonautes, April 19, 19:00 CET (7 pm, 1 pm ET)