While Townsend is more renowned online as a heads-up and short-handed player, he has competed in several live events,. Results; News; Photos; Search. Connect with Brian. 30, | 1. Filters. Brian Townsend (born ) is an American professional poker player. United States Brian Townsend 'Sbrugby'. Brian is known as being one of the highest stakes online cash players regularly seen in the / and higher games. He also has had success from playing. Total Live Earnings $, Best Live Cash $, All Time Money List 6,th. He graduated from the UC Santa Barbara and played Lock for UCSB's league. Oct. Great to see you making stud content again. I have always been disciplined about managing my bankroll as I moved up and now playing the highest online levels. Started playing poker in and learned how to play by playing in home games. such as the World Poker. Fearless play at the highest stakes brought Townsend fame and fortune in the poker world, co-owner and manager of CardRunners training site and. Player Bio. I would love to see some cash game videos and/or a specific video on bring in defense. Nationality. In fact, I think I am one of the few poker. .