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The 22-year-old bolsters Franco Smith's options in the second row, returning to Scotstoun two years after departing the club's academy system. Hart made his professional debut for the Warriors in February 2024, coming off the bench in a 40-7 victory over the Dragons at Scotstoun. A product of Birkmyre RFC and Glasgow Academy, the lock represented Scotland at both U18 and U20 level, featuring across the 2023 and 2024 U20 Six Nations. Since leaving Scotstoun in 2024, Hart has been a prominent member of the Stirling County pack at Bridgehaugh, with his performances also earning him selection for Scotland Club XV against Ireland Club XV earlier this year. "I'm incredibly excited to be back," Hart told glasgowwarriors.org. "I'm happy to have been given another opportunity to show what I'm about and I've been working hard throughout the off-season to be in the best position to come in and give my all. "Having spent a couple of years studying at university, I feel like I'm coming back as a more rounded person and a more rounded athlete. I'm still thoroughly enjoying what I'm doing at university, but I'm desperate to get back out on the pitch and make the most of this opportunity. "I want to thank everyone at Stirling County, too, for everything they've done to help me develop - I wouldn't have been able to earn this opportunity without the work of everyone up at Bridgehaugh. "I just want to get back fully into the group, keep working hard and putting my hands up for more opportunities. Making my Glasgow Warriors debut a couple of years ago was a dream come true and hopefully I can add to that tally of appearances this season." Head Coach Franco Smith added: "We are pleased to welcome Ruaraidh back into our environment as we continue to build towards the new campaign. "He has worked hard, applied himself in training and dedicated himself to becoming the best version of himself that he can be, and he is someone for whom being a Warrior means a great deal. "He is fully committed to what we are building here at Scotstoun, and we're looking forward to seeing him develop as part of this club."