Bernard Laporte: French rugby chief detained by police over tax investigation Last updated on 47 minutes ago47 minutes ago.From the section Rugby Union French rugby chief Bernard Laporte was detained by police on Tuesday as part of an investigation into tax fraud, say financial prosecutors. Laporte stepped back from his role earlier this month without resigning after being handed a two-year suspended prison sentence and a 75,000 euro (£64,000) fine for corruption. Hours after the verdict the French Rugby Federation president also stepped down as vice-chair of World Rugby. France will host September’s World Cup. Laporte was also banned from…