Mikhail Piskunov

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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 :

Playing career[]

In 1996, Piskunov made his professional debut for PSG in Round 1 against the Sheffield Eagles. ^[1]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.^[2]

He represented France in 1997 in a game against South Africa. Playing wing, his side won 30-17.^[3]

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