The costs were too expensive for the Central Division to maintain, and in October 1998 it was decided that a private club should be entered into the Queensland Cup.

In 2000, the Capras team that participated in the Queensland Cup changed their name to the Comets Rugby League Football Club.

Dave Taylor, PJ Marsh, Tommy Hewitt, Ben Hunt and Guy Williams all played for the Comets while being contracted to the Broncos.

[3] Following the completion of the 2011 Intrust Super Cup the club entered into a rebuilding phase with a new executive committee taking control led by local business Steve McCosker.

[10] Coached by Amanda Ohl, the Capras' first trial game was held on 15 February 2020 at Browne Park against Souths Logan Magpies, where they were defeated, 16-4.

[13][14] In 2021, the Capras played their first game of the new seven-round QRLW season at Frank Lind Oval in Brisbane on 10 April 2021 where they beat the Wests Panthers, 26-16.

[15] They lost their next five games and failed to make the finals, but they finished the season with a 56-6 win against the Valkyries at Browne Park on 23 May 2021.

[19] Although the side is based in Rockhampton, many of the players travel long distances from around the state for their home games at Browne Park.