Shadowman Sports is the creator of the first moveable and detachable tackling systems that allow football and rugby teams at every level to promote proper rugby-style tackling techniques and reduce player-on-player contact during training. Shadowman is headquartered in Limerick, Ireland and has operations in both California and Connecticut. Its products are designed to improve player safety and replicate game speed reps. The company was founded in 2014 by J.P. Hartigan, a former rugby player and product design and technology expert