Grant Stewart returns to Glasgow Warriors to add hooker depth

The one-time capped Scotland international will offer more depth in the hooker position having spent five years playing for the club in his first spell, playing 48 times and scoring nine tries. 

He left in 2022 and spent a season with Irish side Connacht before playing for Ayrshire Bulls in the FOSROC Super Series. 

He's been training with Glasgow Warriors throughout this season and has now been handed a contract and it comes at a good time with injury problems mounting up in his position. 

Johnny Matthews picked up an ankle injury last weekend while George Turner is also on the sidelines. It left just the inexperienced pair of Angus Fraser and Gregor Hiddleston but Stewart now adds a bit more experience to the side and he can't wait to get started again. 

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He said: “I’m really excited to be back.

“I’ve really enjoyed being back in the environment over the course of the season. There’s a great feeling about the place and I’ve loved being back involved.

“I’m obviously not one of the young bucks anymore, I’m one of the older boys! I definitely feel like I’ve picked up more experience from the time I’ve been away, though, and I’m looking forward to pulling on a Glasgow shirt once more.

“The coaching group here have been great, too. Franco backs the boys really well and trusts you to perform, and I can’t wait to get back out there with the boys.”

And Franco Smith added: “Grant has made the most of being invited back into our environment, and has worked hard and given everything to become a Glasgow Warrior once again.

“He has committed to training with us alongside his commitments on his family farm and with Ayrshire Bulls, and he fully deserves his chance based on the work he has put in.

“He is a reminder to all to not give up on your dreams and that by working hard and putting in the effort you can achieve your desired goals.”