Mikhail Piskunov (21 December 1967 – 10 September 2002) was a professional rugby league and rugby union footballer who played 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.[1]
Playing career
Paris Saint-Germain
In 1996, Piskunov made his professional debut for PSG in Round 1 against the Sheffield Eagles.[2] This was PSG's inaugural game in club history, winning 30-24. Mikhail Piskunov scored once that game.
International
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.[3]
He represented France in 1997 in a game against South Africa. Playing wing, his side won 30-17.[4]
References
- ^ Mihaïl Piskunov décède dans un accident de la route [Mihaïl Piskunov dies from a road accident], La Dépêche, 11 September 2002 (in French)
- ^ "Super League 1996 - Round 1 - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ "Custom Match List - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ "Internationals 1997 - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
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