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Biography
Mikhail Piskunov (21 December 1967 – 10 September 2002) was a professional rugby league footballer who played his whole club career for Paris Saint-Germain of the European Super League. He also represented France and Russia at international level.
In 2002, Piskunov died in a car accident at the age of 34.
Club
- 198?-1993 : Tiraspol
- 1993-1998 : Villefranche XIII Aveyron
- 1996 : Paris Saint-Germain Rugby League
- 1998-1999 : Stade Aurillacois Cantal Auvergne
- 1999-2000 : Stade Rodez Aveyron
- 2000-2002 : Sporting Club decazevillois
Playing career
In 1996, Piskunov made his professional debut for PSG in Round 1 against the Sheffield Eagles. This was PSG's inaugural game in club history, winning 30-24. Mikhail Piskunov scored once that game.
Despite starting his club career in 1996, Piskunov was a national representative for the Russian national team (then known as the Commonwealth of Independent States). He played 2 games for the team at the centre position in 1992, both against South Africa. Piskunov's team won 30-26 and 22-19.
He represented France in 1997 in a game against South Africa. Playing wing, his side won 30-17.