Mikhail Piskunov (21 December 1967 â 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.
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 position in 1992, both against . Piskunov's team won 30-26 and 22-19.
He represented in 1997 in a game against . Playing , his side won 30-17.